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Book review index
"Woe be to him that reads but one book."
George Herbert, 1651
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<p>This is a listing of (mostly technical) book reviews. The review filename
is followed by the name of the book and author(s) and a very brief description.
(Some versions of this file may also contain listings of software reviews.)
<p>Authors and publishers wishing to have books included should see the
<a href="#shipaddr">address information</a> at the end of the file. For those
wishing to use the file as a database, the <a href="#entrfrmt">structure</a> is
described at the end of the file. Information on <a href="#arcsites">Internet
archive sites</a> for the reviews is generally given in the sigblock at the end
of the file. This file is accessible as a Web page with full review links at
<a href="http://www.freenet.victoria.bc.ca/techrev/review.html"> Victoria
TeleCommunity Net</a>. (The file is very large, but can be searched online
with your browser's search function. For Lynx this is the "/" command.) Also
under contruction are the new
<a href="http://www.freenet.victoria.bc.ca/techrev/mnbk.html"> topical
menus</a> (which will likely load faster).
<p>The index file is now in very simple HTML format. Preformat tags enclose
the document: these can be removed for formatting of the text. Paragraph tags
begin each entry. Tagging is minimized for legibility as a text document.
<p>(The book review project is looking for sponsorship. Please contact
<a href="mailto:roberts@decus.ca">Rob Slade</a>.)
<p><a href="ambootx.rvw"> BootX Amiga antiviral scanner</a>
<p><a href="atchssr2.rvw"> Chasseur II Atari antiviral boot sector
replacement</a>
<p><a href="atfcheck.rvw"> FCHECK Atari antiviral change detector</a>
<p><a href="atprotct.rvw"> Protect6 Atari antiviral</a>
<p><a href="atsagrtn.rvw"> Sagrotan 4.12 Atari antiviral scanner (German)</a>
<p><a href="atvirdie.rvw"> VIRUSDIE Atari antiviral scanner</a>
<p><a href="atvkillr.rvw"> VKILLER 3.84 Atari antiviral scanner and
utilities</a>
<p><a href="bk101udc.rvw"> "101 Uses for a Dead Computer"</a>, Wahlstrom,
1992, 0-672-48540-0, U$7.95/C$9.95 - cute, but a few useful
suggestions as well
<p><a href="bk10mint.rvw"> "10 Minute Guide to the Internet"</a>, Kent, 1994,
1-56761-428-0, U$12.99/C$16.99 - reasonable intro, but not as good as
"Zen"
<p><a href="bk2ndcnt.rvw"> "Second Contact"</a>, Resnick, , - fiction about
hacking for data, some reasonable database security stuff
<p><a href="bk20cncm.rvw"> "20th Century Computers and How They Worked"</a>,
Flynn, 1993, 1-56761-257-1, U$18.00/C$23.00 - not the best computer
introduction ever, but amusing for the ardent trekkie
<p><a href="bk51resn.rvw"> "51 Reasons"</a>, Martha Stone-Martin, Laura
Breeden, 1994, - 56 stories about Internet users
<p><a href="bkabclan.rvw"> "The ABC's of Local Area Networks"</a>, Dortch, ,
- practical, but somewhat limited in detail, good intro for small LAN
<p><a href="bkaccemp.rvw"> "Accidental Empires"</a>, Robert X. Cringely,
1992, 0-201-57032-7, U$19.95/C$25.95 - a great read on the rise of the
techie businesses
<p><a href="bkaccint.rvw"> "Access the Internet"</a>, David Peal, 1995,
0-7821-1744-9, U$22.99 - a very good guide--if you use Netcom
<p><a href="bkactcin.rvw"> "Ace the Technical Interview"</a>, Michael
Rothstein, 1994, 0-07-054030-6, U$19.95 - I'd hate to have to rely on
this to bluff my way through
<p><a href="bkadolp1.rvw"> "The Adolescence of P-1"</a>, Ryan, 1977,
0-441-00360-5 - fiction, my personal favourite of the classic
"computer virus" stories
<p><a href="bkadunnt.rvw"> "Adventures in UNIX Network Applications
Programming"</a>, Rieken/Weiman, 1992, 0-471-52858-7, U$34.95 - pretty
good
<p><a href="bkadvint.rvw"> "How to Advertise on the Internet"</a>,
Strangelove/Bosley, 1994, 1201-0758, $49.50 - a good feel for the net
and net culture, good argument in favour of Internet advertising, but
need to tighten up specifics
<p><a href="bkaetmad.rvw"> "Aether Madness"</a>, Gary Wolf/Michael Stein,
1995, 1-56609-020-2, U$21.95/C$30.95 - a gentle introduction to the
net, despite the title
<p><a href="bkagnunl.rvw"> "Agents Unleashed: A Public Domain Look at Agent
Technology"</a>, Peter Wayner, 1995, 0-12-738765-X - good overview,
but not convincing
<p><a href="bkaixcmp.rvw"> "An AIX Companion"</a>, David L. Cohn, 1994,
0-13-291220-1 - decent intro regardless of platform
<p><a href="bkalexpk.rvw"> "Artificial Life Explorer's Kit"</a>, Thro, 1993,
0-672-30301-9, U$24.95/C$31.95 - good fun, but little analysis
<p><a href="bkalfrpo.rvw"> "Assembly Language: For Real Programmers
Only"</a>, Johnson, 1993, 0-672-48470-6, U$44.95/C$56.95 - MASM source
and reference lists
<p><a href="bka-life.rvw"> "Artificial Life"</a>, Levy, 1992, 0-679-73489-8,
U$13.00/C$17.00 - an interesting wander through fields studying
artificial life but no strong points
<p><a href="bkallin1.rvw"> "All in One Internet"</a>, Gregory
Giagnocavo/Timothy McLain, 1994, 0-932577-01-6 - collection of
Internet access software and a very terse set of documentation
<p><a href="bkamgtmn.rvw"> "A manager's guide to multivendor networks"</a>,
Enck, , - like it says
<p><a href="bkapcryp.rvw"> "Applied Cryptography"</a>, Schneier, 1996,
0-471-11709-9, U$49.95/C$64.95 - excellent and thorough text, intro or
reference for professional or serious hobbyist. Readable, too.
<p><a href="bkapunpr.rvw"> "Applied UNIX Programming, Volume 2"</a>, Bharat
Kurani, 1997, 0-13-304346-0 - man pages for libraries functions of the
X/Open Single UNIX Specification
<p><a href="bkartwre.rvw"> "The Art of Ware"</a>, Bruce F. Webster, 1995,
1-55828-396-5, U$21.95/C$30.00 - excellent business advice in a
thought provoking form
<p><a href="bkasegw9.rvw"> "Alan Simpson's Easy Guide to Windows 95"</a>,
Alan Simpson/Elizabeth Olson, 1995, 0-7821-1708-2, U$19.99 - good
start for the novice, but not enough meat for the upgrader
<p><a href="bkatmnpi.rvw"> "Asynchronous Transfer Mode Networks"</a>,
Onvural, 1994, 0-89006-662-0, U$65.00 - solid overview, but heavily
mathematical
<p><a href="bkatmntw.rvw"> "ATM Networks"</a>, Handel/Huber/Schroeder, 1994,
0-201-42274-3, U$43.25 - technical overview (thoroughly German)
<p><a href="bkatmtco.rvw"> "Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM): Technical
Overview", Harry J. R. Dutton/Peter Lenhard, 1995, 0-13-520446-1 -
solid and useful guide
<p><a href="bkausfsn.rvw"> "Authentication Systems for Secure Networks"</a>,
Rolf Oppliger, 1996, 0-89006-510-1 - a review of security systems for
*un*secured networks (Kerberos et al)
<p><a href="bkbassb.rvw"> "Building a Successful Software Business"</a>,
Radin, 1994, 1-56592-064-3, U$19.95 - the usual generic advice
<p><a href="bkbbs4bs.rvw"> "Bulletin Board Systems for Business"</a>,
Wood/Blankenhorn, , - very PC oriented
<p><a href="bkbbscon.rvw"> "The BBS Construction Kit"</a>, Wolfe, 1994,
0-471-00797-8 - very opinionated, but a comprehensive start
<p><a href="bkbegg2c.rvw"> "The Beginner's Guide to C"</a>, Ivor Horton,
1994, 1-874416-15-X, U$24.95/C$34.95/UK#22.99 - OK, but not for rank
amateurs
<p><a href="bkbewotc.rvw"> "Business Engineering With Object Technology"</a>,
Taylor, 1995, 0-471-04521-7, U$16.95 - lacks detail
<p><a href="bkbgbsin.rvw"> "Doing Big Business on the Internet"</a>, Brian
Hurley/Peter Birkwood, 1996, 1-55180-029-2, $14.95 - usual business
guide, good layout for resource pointers
<p><a href="bkbigsem.rvw"> "How to Make It Big in the Seminar Business"</a>,
Karasik, 1992, 0-07-033185-5 - a printed motivational seminar on
giving motivational seminars
<p><a href="bkbldibm.rvw"> "Building IBM"</a>, Emerson W. Pugh, 1995,
0-262-16147-8, U$29.95 - insider information -- and bias
<p><a href="bkblpcnt.rvw"> "A Blip in the Continuum"</a>, Robin Williams,
1995, 1-56609-188-8, U$22.95/C$29.95 - showcasing "ugly" fonts
<p><a href="bkbnabcm.rvw"> "Broadband Networking ABCs for Managers"</a>,
Davidson, 1994, 0-471-61954-X, U$29.95 - handy resume of the new comm
technologies, but primarily for the tech aware
<p><a href="bkbnchmk.rvw"> "The Benchmark Book"</a>, Rich Grace, 1996,
0-13-341801-4 - good overview, but could use more contact info
<p><a href="bkbotish.rvw"> "Bandits on the Information Superhighway"</a>,
Daniel J. Barrett, 1996, 1-56592-156-9, U$17.95/C$26.95 - rather
pedestrian warnings of online fraud and cons
<p><a href="bkbsc2c.rvw"> "Leaping From BASIC to C++"</a>, Traister, 1994,
0-12-697421-7 - helpful start to learning C++, but BASIC can't take
you far
<p><a href="bkbsdccm.rvw"> "Business Dictionary of Computers"</a>, Rosenberg,
1993, 0-471-58574-2, U$14.95 - outdated and no page without at least
one error
<p><a href="bkbseccs.rvw"> "Building a Secure Computer System"</a>, Gasser, ,
- heavy on technical, particularly secure hardware
<p><a href="bkbsfrrl.rvw"> "The Basics Book of Frame Relay"</a>, Motorola, ,
0-201-56377-0 - Motorola Codex on Frame Relay (but not very)
<p><a href="bkbsifnt.rvw"> "The Basics Book of Information Networking"</a>,
Motorola, , 0-201-56370-3 - Motorola Codex on point-to-point links
<p><a href="bkbstjir.rvw"> "The Best of The Journal of Irreproducible
Results"</a>, Scherr, 1983, 0-89480-595-9, U$10.95 - guaranteed
giggles regardless of your field
<p><a href="bkbstnet.rvw"> "Best of the Net"</a>, Seth Godin, 1995,
1-56884-313-5, U$22.99/C$32.99/UK#21.99 - random postings culled from
the net, almost no citations
<p><a href="bkbsx25.rvw"> "The Basics Book of X.25 Packet Switching"</a>,
Motorola, , 0-201-56369-X - Motorola Codex on packet switching
<p><a href="bkbugwrt.rvw"> "BUGS in Writing"</a>, Lyn Dupre, 1995,
0-201-60019-6, U$19.95/C$25.95 - collection of quick tips on over a
hundred of the most common problems in (particularly technical)
writing
<p><a href="bkbuinfi.rvw"> "Building Internet Firewalls"</a>, Chapman/Zwicky,
1995, 1-56592-124-0 - excellent introduction
<p><a href="bkburger.rvw"> "Computer Viruses and Data Protection"</a>,
Burger, , - poorly written with little solid information, some viral
programs in source code
<p><a href="bkcalmch.rvw"> "Calculating Machines"</a>, Hartree, 1984,
026081474, U$32.50 - excellent history of the development of computing
machinery
<p><a href="bkcanint.rvw"> "Canadian Internet Handbook"</a>,
Carroll/Broadhead, 1994, 0-13-304395-9, C$16.95 - a listing of
Canadian Internet access providers which you could probably get better
locally, and some reasonable but error-prone Internet tutorial
<p><a href="bkcbgtui.rvw"> "The Canadian Business Guide to Using the
Internet"</a>, Linda Richards, 1995, 0-88908-849-7, C$14.95 - no worse
than the others, and shorter and cheaper
<p><a href="bkcbrmnr.rvw"> "Minding Your Cyber-Manners on the Internet"</a>,
Rose, 1994, 1-56761-521-X, U$12.99/C$16.99 - good thorough coverage,
but short on the "why" of how misunderstandings happen
<p><a href="bkccwpwh.rvw"> "Creating Cool Web Pages with HTML"</a>, Dave
Taylor, 1995, 1-56884-454-9, U$19.99/C$27.99/UK#18.99 - good tutorial
on basic HTML, but no more
<p><a href="bkcdmass.rvw"> "CDMA: Principles of Spread Spectrum
Communication"</a>, Andrew Viterbi, 1995, 0-201-63374-4, U$59.25 -
text for advanced course in multi-frequency mobile communications
<p><a href="bkcdrmbg.rvw"> "CD-ROM: A Beginner's Guide"</a>, Sheldon Leemon,
1995, 0-7821-1710-4, U$19.99 - good overview, but still not perfect
<p><a href="bkcetint.rvw"> "Celebrities on the Internet"</a>, Colin Berry,
1996, 0-7821-1811-9, U$12.99 - I'm not convinced of the need for it,
but this is a quality quick-start for the star-struck
<p><a href="bkcgiprl.rvw"> "Developing CGI Applications with Perl"</a>,
Deep/Holfelder, 1996, 0-471-14158-5, U$29.95/C$41.95 - goes further
than the HTML manuals, but not far enough for beginning webmasters
<p><a href="bkcgipw3.rvw"> "CGI Programming on the World Wide Web"</a>,
Shishir Gundavaram, 1996, 1-56592-168-2, U$29.95/C$42.95 - for Perl
wizards only
<p><a href="bkcgtwfw.rvw"> "Concise Guide to Windows for Workgroups"</a>,
Jamsa, 1993, 1-55615-505-0, C$17.95 - rehash of the most basic docs
<p><a href="bkchat.rvw"> "Chat"</a>, Nan McCarthy, 1996, 0201-88668-5,
U$7.95/C$11.00 - fiction, a contrived online "romance"
<p><a href="bkchmera.rvw"> "Chimera"</a>, Rosenblum, 1993, 0-345-38528-4,
US$4.99/CDN$5.99 - fiction, examines virtual reality and network
"telecommuting"
<p><a href="bkcig2pc.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to PCs"</a>, Joe
Kraynak, 1994, 1-56761-459-0, U$16.95/C$22.95 - more interested in
being funny than informative
<p><a href="bkcigbpc.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying & Upgrading
PCs"</a>, O'Hara, 1995, 1-56761-583-X, U$16.99/C$23.95/UK#13.95 - some
OK advice, but some that isn't very practical
<p><a href="bkcigcdr.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to CD-ROM"</a>, John
Pivovarnick, 1994, 1-56761-460-4, U$14.95 - an honest guide, at the
very least
<p><a href="bkcigdos.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to DOS"</a>, Jennifer
Flynn, 1993, 1-56761-192-3, U$16.95 - not without errors, and a bit
disorganized, but an OK introduction
<p><a href="bkciggct.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer
Terms"</a>, Joe Kraynak/Mary-Terese Cagnina, 1993, 1-56761-266-0,
U$9.95/C$12.95 - reasonably good, though limited to micros
<p><a href="bkcigmac.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mac"</a>, John
Pivovarnick, 1994, 1-56761-534-1, U$16.95/C$23.95/UK#12.95 - fun,
funny and a trustworthy quide
<p><a href="bkcigmdm.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Modems & Online
Services"</a>, Sherry Kinkoph, 1994, 1-56761-526-0, U$19.95/C$26.99 -
OK, but I'm still looking for a good one
<p><a href="bkcigmos.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mosaic"</a>, Joe
Kraynak, 1995, 1-56761-588-0, U$16.99/C$23.95 - good user level guide
<p><a href="bkcigunx.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to UNIX"</a>, John
McMullen, 1995, 1-56761-511-2, U$19.99/C$26.99/UK#15.95 - recommended
as an excellent starting guide
<p><a href="bkcigusn.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Usenet
Newsgroups"</a>, Paul McFedries, 1995, 1-56761-592-9, U$16.99/C$23.95
- excellent introduction to Usenet news, albeit some missing detail
<p><a href="bkcigvib.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Visual Basic"</a>,
Greg Perry, 1994, 1-56761-486-8, U$19.95/C$26.95 - if Visual Basic is
so easy, why does it take seven chapters before we can put a button on
the screen?
<p><a href="bkcigw4w.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Word for
Windows"</a>, Jennifer Fulton, 1993, 1-56761-355-1, U$14.95 - "basic"
word processing has gotten out of hand
<p><a href="bkcigwin.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Windows 3.1"</a>,
McFedries, 1994, 1-56761-546-5, U$16.95/C$23.95 - good user level
stuff
<p><a href="bkcigwpf.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to WordPerfect"</a>,
McFedries, 1993, 1-56761-187-7, U$14.95 - basic
<p><a href="bkcigwpw.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to WordPerfect for
Windows"</a>, Paul McFedries, 1993, 1-56761-282-2, U$14.95 - good
starter guide, though not for advanced users
<p><a href="bkcigwww.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World Wide
Web"</a>, Kent, 1995, 1-56761-542-2, U$16.99/C$23.95/UK#13.95 - best
general coverage of W3, overall, to date
<p><a href="bkcinsin.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Next Step with the
Internet"</a>, Kent, 1994, 1-56761-524-4, U$19.95/C$26.99 - better
coverage of SLIP than has been available so far
<p><a href="bkcitbit.rvw"> "City of Bits"</a>, William J. Mitchell, 1995,
0-262-13309-1, U$20.00 - the most erudite and insightful of the early
"Information Superhighway" books, but still lacking analysis
<p><a href="bkclinxk.rvw"> "The Complete Linux Kit"</a>, Daniel A. Tauber,
1995, 0-7821-1669-8, U$29.99 - Slackware and install docs
<p><a href="bkclrswk.rvw"> "ClarisWorks Companion"</a>, Sosinsky, 1994,
1-56830-083-2, U$14.95/C$19.95 - nice docs but no more
<p><a href="bkclsvap.rvw"> "Novell's Guide to Client-Server Applications and
Architecture"</a>, Schank, 1994, 0-7821-1248-X, U$39.99/C$55.00 - a
reasonable introduction to the topic, but very short on "how"
<p><a href="bkclsvmg.rvw"> "Client/Server: A Manager's Guide"</a>, Laurence
Shafe, 1995, 0-201-42790-7, U$22.75 - an ad for IBM and the author's
product
<p><a href="bkcmcmsc.rvw"> "Computer Communications Security"</a>, Ford,
1994, 0-13-799453-2 - broad overview, academic, no practical material
or "real world" citations
<p><a href="bkcmcmvr.rvw"> "Compute!'s Computer Viruses"</a>, Ralph Roberts,
1988, 0-87455-178-1, U$14.95 - old
<p><a href="bkcmcntd.rvw"> "The Computer Contradictionary"</a>, Stan
Kelly-Bootle, 1995, 0-262-61112-0, U$14.95 - a hilarious look at the
jargon of the so-called "management" of information systems
<p><a href="bkcmcoop.rvw"> "Communications for Cooperating Systems"</a>,
Cypser, , - IBM biased view of OSI and TCP/IP
<p><a href="bkcmdmrf.rvw"> "The Complete Modem Reference, 2nd Ed."</a>, Held,
1994, 0-471-00852-4, U$34.95 - too technical for users, but not
reliable or up to date enough for technicians
<p><a href="bkcmetsv.rvw"> "Computers, Ethics & Social Values"</a>,
Johnson/Nissenbaum, 1995, 0-13-103110-4 - a collection of papers which
doesn't extend Johnson's earlier work
<p><a href="bkcminbt.rvw"> "The Complete Internet Business Toolkit"</a>,
Schwartau/Goggans, 1996, 0-442-02222-0 - unlike most Internet business
books, heavy on the net, light on business
<p><a href="bkcmnted.rvw"> "Computer Networking for Educators"</a>,
McCain/Ekelund, 1993, 1-56484-039-5 - no worse than most guides, but
no better
<p><a href="bkcmpcrm.rvw"> "Computer Crime: a Crimefighter's Handbook"</a>,
David Icove/Karl Seger/William VonStorch, 1995, 1-56592-086-4, U$24.95
- practical guide for system managers and cops, but technical holes
<p><a href="bkcmpeth.rvw"> "Computer Ethics"</a>, Johnson, 1994,
0-13-290339-3 - the basic work in the field, thorough coverage and
good discussion starter
<p><a href="bkcmplll.rvw"> "Computer Legends, Lies & Lore"</a>, Iris Forrest,
1994, 0-9635177-1-6, U$10.95 - mostly science fiction, mostly
amateurish
<p><a href="bkcmpntw.rvw"> "Computer Networks"</a>, Black, 1993,
0-13-175605-2 - good basic overview
<p><a href="bkcmpnwk.rvw"> "Computer Networks, Third Edition"</a>, Andrew S.
Tanenbaum, 1996, 0-13-349945-6 - most complete and up-to-date data
communications textbook
<p><a href="bkcmprhb.rvw"> "Computer Privacy Handbook"</a>, Bacard, 1995,
1-56609-171-3, U$24.95/C$31.95 - nothing to add to the previous PGP
books and several failings
<p><a href="bkcmpsci.rvw"> "Computer Science: A Breadth-First Approach with
C"</a>, John Impagliazzo/Paul Nagin, 1995, 0-471-58552-1, U$45.50 - a
very suspect textbook when it is not doing programming
<p><a href="bkcmpsec.rvw"> "Computer Security Basics"</a>, Russell/Gangemi,
1992, 0-937175-71-4, - good overview, but some problems
<p><a href="bkcmptff.rvw"> "Computer Tales of Fact & Fantasy"</a>, Iris
Forrest, 1993, 0-9635177-0-8, U$9.95 - short anedotes, opinion and
fiction, of varied quality
<p><a href="bkcmrlcr.rvw"> "Computer Related Crime"</a>, , , 1-55950-027-1,
U$10.00 - pretty banal but not completely inaccurate overview of
computer crime
<p><a href="bkcmrlrs.rvw"> "Computer-Related Risks"</a>, Neumann, 1994,
0-201-55805-X, U$24.75 - exhaustive examples from the RISKS-FORUM
Digest of potential technological perils
<p><a href="bkcmusrg.rvw"> "The Computer User's Survival Guide"</a>, Joan
Stigliani, 1995, 1-56592-030-9, U$21.95/C$31.95 - good practical
guide, if a bit "newage"
<p><a href="bkcmvrcr.rvw"> "Computer Virus Crisis"</a>, Fites/Johnston/Kratz,
1992, 0-442-00649-7 - somewhat sloppy and a number of errors
<p><a href="bkcncntr.rvw"> "Concentration"</a>, Dalloway, 1993,
0-9634933-1-0, U$14.95 - good exercises for building concentration,
but poor explanation of the technique, emphasis on sports
<p><a href="bkcntcrp.rvw"> "Contemporary Cryptology"</a>, Simmons, 1991,
0-87942-277-7, - thorough collection of theoretical essays
<p><a href="bkcoaups.rvw"> "Confessions of a Used Program Salesman"</a>,
Tracz, 1995, 0-201-63369-8, U$19.50 - using humour to make points
about software reuse
<p><a href="bkcogsci.rvw"> "What Is Cognitive Science?"</a>, Barbara Von
Eckardt, 1995, 0-262-72023-X, U$22.50 - an attempt at a definition of
the field, relying heavily on a philosophical and linguistic
background
<p><a href="bkconint.rvw"> "Connecting to the Internet"</a>, Estrada, 1993,
1-56592-061-9 - good reference for contact with Internet providers,
hopefully to be improved in future versions
<p><a href="bkcorjav.rvw"> "Core Java"</a>, Gary Cornell/Cay S. Horstmann,
1996, 0-13-565755-5, U$39.95/C$53.95 - excellent introduction for
anyone
<p><a href="bkcpcmsc.rvw"> "Computer & Communications Security"</a>, James
Arlin Cooper, 1989, 0-07-012926-6 - theoretical and dated
<p><a href="bkcppprm.rvw"> "The Complete C++ Primer"</a>, Weiskamp/Flamig,
1992, 0-12-742688-4 - intro for working C programmers
<p><a href="bkcprfaq.rvw"> "C Programming FAQs"</a>, Steve Summit, 1996,
0-201-84519-9, U$26.85 - solid reference for intermediate to advanced
C programmers
<p><a href="bkcpteth.rvw"> "Computer Ethics"</a>, Forester/Morrison, 1994,
0-262-56073-9 - lots of great stories, but short on analytical depth
<p><a href="bkcrsthr.rvw"> "Crossing the Internet Threshold"</a>,
Tennant/Ober/Lipow, 1882208013, U$45.00 - good basic introduction and
reference sheets, handy materials for training, library emphasis
<p><a href="bkcsfena.rvw"> "C: A Software Engineering Approach"</a>, Peter A.
Darnell/Philip E. Margolis, 1996, 0-387-94675-6, U$39.95 - the best
introduction to C I've found so far, and a good guide for those who
know it, as well
<p><a href="bkcshtcs.rvw"> "Using csh and tcsh"</a>, Paul DuBois, 1995,
1-56592-132-1, U$24.95 - great introduction to the interactive shells
<p><a href="bkcsibgd.rvw"> "93 Computer Security Products Buyers Guide"</a>,
CSI, 1993, - excellent first start when looking for security products
<p><a href="bkcstnet.rvw"> "Casting the Net"</a>, Peter H. Salus, 1995,
0-201-87674-4, U$26.85 - reliable history of "the Matrix", mostly
Internet
<p><a href="bkcsvcim.rvw"> "Compuserve CIM Running Start"</a>, Campbell,
1993, U$17.95/C$22.95 - if you need help with WinCIM, you need help
<p><a href="bkcurry.rvw"> "Unix System Security - A Guide for Users and
System Administrators"</a>, Curry, 1992, 0-201-56327-4 - not as good
as Spafford/Garfinkel
<p><a href="bkcvlcyb.rvw"> "Civilizing Cyberspace"</a>, Steven E. Miller,
1996, 0-201-84760-4, U$26.85 - the best yet information superhighway
book by a single author
<p><a href="bkcvp2.html"> "Robert Slade's Guide to Computer Viruses"</a>,
Slade, 1996, 0-387-94663-2 U$34.95 - in my completely unbiased
opinion, the *BEST* computer virus book ever written just keeps
getting better. (And the title was *still* not my idea!)
<p><a href="bkcvpwod.rvw"> "Robert Slade's Guide to Computer Viruses"</a> -
just in case anyone thinks I might have been a bit biased in reviewing
my own book, here's an independent voice
<p><a href="bkcybrsp.rvw"> "Cyberspace: First Steps"</a>, Benedikt, 1991,
0-262-52177-6, U$18.95 - concentrating almost solely on the virtual
reality aspects, multidisciplinary essays with little technical
background but a few interesting ideas
<p><a href="bkdaybif.rvw"> "A Day with Biff"</a>, Ron/Joe, 1995,
0-201-88368-6, U$24.95/C$30.00 - Contains clip art and four puzzles.
No, five. Why was this book written?
<p><a href="bkdcadn.rvw"> "Data Communications and Distributed
Networks"</a>, Black, U$56, 0-13-203464-6 - good overview with some
practical extensions
<p><a href="bkdcesec.rvw"> "DCE Security Programming"</a>, Wei Hu, 1995,
1-56592-134-8, U$29.95 - pretty much what it says
<p><a href="bkdcfbtb.rvw"> "Data Communications: From Basics to
Broadband"</a>, Beyda, 1996, 0-13-366923-8 - very basic but broad
ranging and up to date introduction to data communications technology
<p><a href="bkdcmn&s.rvw"> "Data Communications , Networks, and Systems"</a>,
Bartee, 1991, 0-672-22790-8, U$49.95/C$64.95 - somewhat unfocussed
series of essays on basic concepts
<p><a href="bkdec22.rvw"> "Dec 22"</a>, Romano, 1993, 1-884514-16-2, U$14.95
+ 1.50p&h - a years worth of dreams from Christopher Dante Romano.
First of a series.
<p><a href="bkdecwrk.rvw"> "Digital At Work"</a>, Pearson, 1992,
1-55558-092-0 - promo history of Digital Equipment Corp 1957-1992
<p><a href="bkdedmac.rvw"> "The Dead Mac Scrolls"</a>, Pina, , - diagnosis
guide for Mac hardware
<p><a href="bkdeman.rvw"> "!%@:: A Directory of Electronic Mail Addressing
and Networks"</a>, Frey/Adams, 1-56592-046-5, U$9.95 - valuable
reference on email details between networks as well as a terrific
resource for finding companies and institutions on the net
<p><a href="bkdeming.rvw"> "Four Days With Dr. Deming"</a>, Latzko/Saunders,
1995, 0-201-63366-3, U$27.95 - "re-creation" of a seminar seemingly
intending to present counterintuitive information on management and
make managers rethink strategy
<p><a href="bkdening.rvw"> "Computers Under Attack"</a>, Denning, ed., 1990,
0-201-53067-8 - collection of essays roughly related to security, also
"the net"
<p><a href="bkdesign.rvw"> "The Non-Designer's Design Book"</a>, Robin
Williams, 1994, 1-56609-159-4, U$14.95/C$20.95 - good rules for those
with no background in graphic arts
<p><a href="bkdetour.rvw"> "Detour"</a>, Sullivan-Trainor, 1994,
1-56884-307-0, U$22.99/C$32.99/UK#21.99 - YAISB (Yet Another
Information Superhighway Book)
<p><a href="bkdglmny.rvw"> "Digital Money"</a>, Lynch/Lundquist, 1996,
0-471-14178-X, U$24.95/C$29.50 - good overview but not focussed
<p><a href="bkdgtcsh.rvw"> "Digital Cash: Commerce on the Net"</a>, Peter
Wayner, 1996, 0-12-738763-3 - good overview, but bad foundations
<p><a href="bkdgtdtc.rvw"> "Dvorak's Guide to Desktop
Telecommunications"</a>, Dvorak/Anis, 1990, 0-07-881668-8, U$34.95 -
very dated and disorganized
<p><a href="bkdgtlwo.rvw"> "Digital Woes"</a>, Wiener, 1993, 0-201-62609-8,
U$22.95/C$29.95 - excellent introduction to the risks of software
<p><a href="bkdigger.rvw"> "Digger"</a>, Kenneth Goddard, 1991,
0-553-28982-9, U$4.95/C$5.95 - fiction, good thriller, good use of
tech with two exceptions
<p><a href="bkdisdos.rvw"> "Dissecting DOS"</a>, Podanoffsky, 1995,
0-201-62687-X, U$39.95/C$51.95 - complete assembler source code for a
DOS replacement, with reference to the specifics of MS-DOS
<p><a href="bkdmgtou.rvw"> Dr. Macintosh's Guide to the On-Line
Universe"</a>, LeVitus/Ihnatko - somewhat flippant but very thorough
introduction to computer communications regardless of system
<p><a href="bkdnlcmp.rvw"> "The Downloader's Companion for Windows"</a>,
Scott Meyers/Catherine Pinch, 1995, 0-13-342254-2, U$19.95/C$26.95 -
good starter for newcomers, with software
<p><a href="bkdnsbnd.rvw"> "DNS and BIND"</a>, Paul Albitz/Cricket Liu, 1992,
1-56592-010-4 - easily readable introduction to the system
<p><a href="bkdosint.rvw"> "A DOS User's Guide to the Internet"</a>, Gardner,
1994, 0-13-106873-3 - a minimalist software package and manual for
setting up a UUCP connection for mail and news
<p><a href="bkdrflan.rvw"> "Disaster Recovery for LANs"</a>, Regis J. "Bud"
Bates, 1994, 0-07-004494-5, U$34.95 - mostly for mainframes
<p><a href="bkdrmach.rvw"> "Dr. Macintosh"</a>, LeVitus/Love, 1992,
0-201-57050-5, U$26.95 - good solid advice for the intermediate user
wanting to move up
<p><a href="bkdrsven.rvw"> "Dr. Solomon's Virus Encyclopedia"</a>, Alan
Solomon, 1995, 1-897661-00-2, UK#19.99 - good listing of MS-DOS viral
programs
<p><a href="bkdrvdet.rvw"> "Drive and Determination: Developing Your Inner
Motivation"</a>, Dalloway, 1993, 0-9634933-2-9, U$14.95 - not as
convincing or as general as "Concentration"
<p><a href="bkdrvinf.rvw"> "Driving the Infohighway"</a>, Neufeld, 1994,
0-920436-54-4, C$24.95 - site specific guide, but excellent work
<p><a href="bkdscrpt.rvw"> "Disappearing Cryptography"</a>, Peter Wayner,
1996, 0-12-738671-8, U$29.95 - seemingly a collection of essays
loosely related to encryption
<p><a href="bkdsdmqr.rvw"> "DOS for Dummies Quick Reference"</a>, Harvey,
1993, 1-56884-007-1, U$8.95/C$11.95 - OK reference but no big deal
<p><a href="bkdsg4w3.rvw"> "Designing for the Web"</a>, Jennifer Niederst,
1996, 1-56592-165-8, U$24.95/C$35.95 - nothing for techies and only a
little for designers
<p><a href="bkdsintl.rvw"> "DOS Internals"</a>, Chappell, 1994, 0-201-60835-9
- solid stuff, with some gaps
<p><a href="bkdsksol.rvw"> "Desperately Seeking Solutions"</a>, Kerwien,
1993, 1-56830-009-3, U$29.95/C$37.95 - good ideas for a guide, but the
material needs work
<p><a href="bkdtcmdc.rvw"> "Data Communications & Networking Dictionary"</a>,
Pardoe/Wenig, , - a basic glossary, not overly biased, not overly
complete
<p><a href="bkdtdh.rvw"> "Does Technology Drive History?"</a>, Smith/Marx,
1994, 0-262-69167-1, U$16.95 - the answer is yes, but they talk a lot
about it just the same
<p><a href="bkdthprm.rvw"> "Death in a Promised Land"</a>, Robert Andrews,
1993, 0-671-86649-4, U$5.99/C$7.50 - fiction, good thriller, but
rotten hacking
<p><a href="bkdtlkpr.rvw"> "Data Link Protocols"</a>, Black, 1993,
0-13-204918-X - good coverage of an important layer. Techs will need
more detail.
<p><a href="bkdtxinf.rvw"> "Digital Transmission of Information"</a>, Blahut,
, 0-201-06880-X - mathematical study of using analogue waveforms for
digital streams
<p><a href="bkdvorak.rvw"> "Dvorak Predicts"</a>, John Dvorak, 1994,
0-07-881981-4, U$16.95 - lots of opinion, not much fact
<p><a href="bkdvsgml.rvw"> "Developing SGML DTDs"</a>, Eve Maler/Jeanne El
Andaloussi, 1996, 0-13-309881-8 - solid guide to an important part of
using SGML
<p><a href="bkecolnk.rvw"> "Ecolinking"</a>, Rittner, , - good catalogue of
where to find help, resources and other people
<p><a href="bkedcint.rvw"> "Education on the Internet"</a>, Ellsworth, 1994,
0-672-30595-X, U$25.00/C$34.95 - a fair number of vaguely educational
resources, but quite disorganized
<p><a href="bkedesin.rvw"> "Educators' Essential Internet Training
System"</a>, Tim McLain/Vince DiStefano, 1996, , U$249.00 - "seminar
in a can" for basic Internet intro
<p><a href="bkedincm.rvw"> "Educator's Internet Companion"</a>, Gregory
Giagnocavo, 1995, 0-932577-10-5, U$39.99/C$53.99 - well organized
resource guide
<p><a href="bkedinyp.rvw"> "Educator's Internet Yellow Pages"</a>, Ron
Place/Klaus Dimmler/Thomas Powell, 1996, 0-13-232356-7, U$24.95 -
neither new, nor very good
<p><a href="bkeffprs.rvw"> "Effective Business and Technical
Presentations"</a>, Morrisey/Sechrest, 1987, 0-201-15852-3 - good
solid intro and overview for both beginners and experts who want to
keep sharp
<p><a href="bkegraff.rvw"> "Encyclopedia of Graphics File Formats"</a>,
Murray/vanRyper, 1996, 1-56592-161-5, U$79.95/C$113.95 - should become
a standard reference for graphics people, and has uses for others as
well
<p><a href="bkegtcpc.rvw"> "The Essential Guide to TCP/IP Commands"</a>,
Arick, 1996, 0-471-12569-5, U$24.95/C$34.95 - little of this material
is widely used, but may be of interest to UNIX admins with a TCP/IP
net for the first time
<p><a href="bkeinstn.rvw"> "Einstein: A Life"</a>, Denis Brian, 1996,
0-471-11459-6, U$30.00/C$36.95 - good biography, but lousy on the
science
<p><a href="bkemail.rvw"> "E-Mail"</a>, Caswell, , - good business proposal,
but limited and dated
<p><a href="bkemales.rvw"> "E-Mail Essentials"</a>, Tittel/Robbins, 1994,
0-12-691397-8, U$24.95 - general discussion of setting up email on
LANs
<p><a href="bkemalrf.rvw"> "E-Mail Addresses of the Rich & Famous"</a>,
Godin, 1994, 0-201-40893-7, U$7.95/C$9.95 - silly, poorly collected,
poorly organized
<p><a href="bkemlcmp.rvw"> "The E-Mail Companion"</a>,
Quarterman/Carl-Mitchell, 1994, 0-201-40658-6, U$19.95/C$25.95 - a
badly needed coverage of the subject, but failing in the latter
chapters
<p><a href="bkemlsec.rvw"> "E-Mail Security"</a>, Bruce Schneier, 1995,
0-471-05318-X, U$24.95/C$32.50 - good basic coverage of both PGP and
PEM
<p><a href="bkendlsn.rvw"> "Enterprise Networking: Data Link
Subnetworks"</a>, Martin/Chapman/Leben, 1996, 0-13-507575-0 - part of
an old style generic data comm seminar
<p><a href="bkepcdrm.rvw"> "Electronic Publishing on CD-ROM"</a>, Steve
Cunningham/Judson Rosebush, 1996, 1-56592-209-3, U$36.95/C$52.95 -
very little strictly related to CD-ROMs
<p><a href="bkergstd.rvw"> "ISO and ANSI Ergonomic Standards for Computer
Products"</a>, Smith, 1996, 0-13-151119-X - for every product
developer, manager, and reviewer. Users could learn a few things,
too.
<p><a href="bkesnopd.rvw"> "Essential OpenDoc"</a>, Jesse Feiler/Anthony
Meadow, 1996, 0-201-47958-3, U$24.95/C$34.00 - nonessential
obtusewriting
<p><a href="bketcngd.rvw"> "The Ethernet Configuration Guide"</a>, Spurgeon,
1996, 1-57398-012-9 - excellent and practical guide for cabling
<p><a href="bkethics.rvw"> "Computers, ethics and society"</a>,
Ermann/Williams/Gutierrez, 1990, 0-19-505850-X -textbook for computer
ethics course: not great
<p><a href="bkethpkt.rvw"> "Ethernet Pocket Guide"</a>, Spinney, 1994,
1-878956-43-4, U$15 - big on cabling and stuff
<p><a href="bkethtpt.rvw"> "Ethernet Tips and Techniques"</a>, Byron Spinney,
1995, 1-878956-43-4, U$15 - a renaming of the above
<p><a href="bketwoos.rvw"> "Exploring the World of Online Services"</a>,
Resnick, , - looks at Compuserve and Prodigy, very rah, rah, not much
info
<p><a href="bkevbint.rvw"> "Everybody's Guide to the Internet"</a>, Adam
Gaffin, 1994, 0-262-57105-6, U$14.95 - a short guide to Internet
applications on a UNIX shell account
<p><a href="bkevrmac.rvw"> "Everything you wanted to know about the Mac"</a>,
Hanson, 1993, 1-56830-058-1, U$29.95/C$37.95 - good intro for beginner
and resource for intermediate Mac user, good writing, but holes and
repetitions
<p><a href="bkexpbbs.rvw"> "Expanding Your BBS"</a>, David Wolfe, 1995,
0-471-11566-5, U$34.95 - practical and useful guide
<p><a href="bkexpint.rvw"> "Exploring the InterNet"</a>, Malamud, 1993,
0-13-296898-3, - not a guide, not technical, but lots of fun stories
about travelling around the world (physically)
<p><a href="bkexpjav.rvw"> "Exploring Java"</a>, Patrick Niemeyer/Joshua
Peck, 1996, 1-56592-184-4, U$29.95/C$35.95 - yet another Java book for
C programmers
<p><a href="bkeyestm.rvw"> "Eye of the Storm"</a>, Gold Eagle/Worldwide, , ,
- fiction, virus is minor subplot
<p><a href="bkfanlan.rvw"> "Fantastic LANtastic"</a>, Talbott/Raker, , , -
good one stop reference for users, managers and installers
<p><a href="bkfarrow.rvw"> "Unix System Security"</a>, Farrow, 1991,
0-201-57030-0, U$22.95/C$29.95 - basic
<p><a href="bkfddihb.rvw"> "FDDI Handbook"</a>, Jain, 1994, 0-201-56376-2,
U$49.50 - useful technical information about FDDI but chauvinistic
<p><a href="bkfeudo.rvw"> "Computer Virus Desk Reference"</a>, Feudo, 1992,
1-55623-755-3, - collects basic virus reference sources for those
without online access
<p><a href="bkfirdep.rvw"> "A Fire Upon the Deep"</a>, Vinge, 1992,
0-812-51528-5, U$5.99/C$6.99 - fiction, a galactic "Usenet" is a major
factor with realistic "online characters"
<p><a href="bkfixypc.rvw"> "Fix Your Own PC"</a>, Corey Sandler, 1996,
1-55828-422-2, U$29.95/C$41.95 - backyard mechanics level guide to
upgrading PCs
<p><a href="bkflsrun.rvw"> "The Fool's Run"</a>, Camp, 1989, 0-451-16712-0.
U$4.95/C$5.95 - good fun and a more than adequate account of tiger
teams and cracking (the basis for "Sneakers"?)
<p><a href="bkfndint.rvw"> "Finding It On The Internet"</a>, Gilster, 1996,
0-471-12695-0, U$24.95/C$32.50 - *essential* Internet guide
concentrating on the vital search tools
<p><a href="bkfntlnt.rvw"> "Fundamentals of Telecommunication Networks"</a>,
Saadawi et al, 1994, 0-471-51582-5, U$69.95 - unnecessarily dull
<p><a href="bkfouncs.rvw"> "Foundations of Computer Science"</a>, Aho/Ullman,
1992, 0-7167-8233-2 - good coverage of the theoretical basics, but
dull
<p><a href="bkfpgawk.rvw"> "FPGA Workout"</a>, van den Bout, 1994,
0-9642187-0-4, U$19.95 - good material for those teaching digital
electronics courses, and a good way for home users to get into
teaching themselves
<p><a href="bkfrbust.rvw"> "Free Business Stuff From the Internet"</a>, Vince
Emery/Patrick Vincent, 1996, 1-883577-82-9, U$19.99/C$27.99 -
excellent guide to useful business resources
<p><a href="bkfrelco.rvw"> "Frontiers of Electronic Commerce"</a>,
Kalakota/Whinston, 1996, 0-201-84520-2, U$49.50 - a bloated
infomercial supercliche book with a business bias
<p><a href="bkfrestf.rvw"> "Free Stuff From the Internet"</a>, Vincent, 1996,
1-883577-79-9, U$24.99/C$34.99 - a limited catalogue of Internet sites
<p><a href="bkfrinsc.rvw"> "Firewalls and Internet Security"</a>,
Cheswick/Bellovin, 1994, 0-201-63357-4, U$26.95 - solid and practical
guide for building firewall machines on TCP/IP (or other networks)
<p><a href="bkfrscbf.rvw"> "Free Stuff for Science Buffs"</a>, Barry Young,
1996, 1-883577-52-7, U$19.99/C$27.99 - not much
<p><a href="bkftntcm.rvw"> "The Future Does Not Compute"</a>, Stephen
Talbott, 1995, 1-56592-085-6, U$22.95 - a warning to the computer
enthuiast, needs more background and discipline, excellent section on
education
<p><a href="bkfutcrm.rvw"> "Future Crime"</a>, Bova, 1990, 0-812-53241-4 -
fiction, short story collection, only one dealing (tangentially) with
data security
<p><a href="bkfuzhbk.rvw"> "The Fuzzy Systems Handbook"</a>, Cox, 1994,
0-12-194270-8 - good conceptual and practical introduction to fuzzy
logic and systems programming
<p><a href="bkg2prgl.rvw"> "A Guide to Programming Languages"</a>, Ruknet
Cezzar, 1995, 0-89006-812-7, U$49.00 - good structure and overview,
hope it expands in future editions
<p><a href="bkgalegd.rvw"> "Gale Guide to Internet Databases"</a>, Joanna
Zakalik, 1995, 0-7876-0198-5 - both data and indices need work
<p><a href="bkgamasb.rvw"> "Growing and Maintaining a Successful BBS"</a>,
Alan D. Bryant, 1995, 0-201-48380-7, U$39.95/C$55.00 - good overview
for the second level sysop, though perhaps overly technical
<p><a href="bkgargvr.rvw"> "Garage Virtual Reality"</a>, Jacobson, 1994,
0-672-30270-5, U$29.95/C$37.95 - fun and practical introduction for
the hobbyist interested in working in virtual reality
<p><a href="bkgdpcnt.rvw"> "Insider's Guide to Personal Computing &
Networking"</a>, Segal, 1992, 0-672-30180-6, U$29.95/C$37.95 - pretty
banal puff pieces from "names" in the industry
<p><a href="bkgemacs.rvw"> "Learning GNU Emacs"</a>, Cameron/Rosenblatt,
1992, 0-937175-84-6 - good introduction to the editor, and for those
who know the editor a good introduction to the environment
<p><a href="bkgetcon.rvw"> "Getting Connected: The Internet at 56K and
Up"</a>, Kevin Dowd, 1996, 1-56592-154-2, U$29.95/C$42.95 - good
practical guide to connecting a business
<p><a href="bkgignet.rvw"> "Gigabit Networking"</a>, Partridge, , - good
overview of some of the latest hot topics in comms
<p><a href="bkglblnt.rvw"> "Global Networks"</a>, Harasim, 1993,
0-262-08222-5, U$29.95 - broad ranging topics but limited and
uninteresting papers on the use of computer mediated communications
<p><a href="bkglbtch.rvw"> "Globalization, Technology and Competition"</a>,
Bradley/Hausman/Nolan, , - what business thinks about technology and
communications - not much
<p><a href="bkgrjava.rvw"> "Graphic Java"</a>, David M. Geary/Alan L.
McClellan, 1997, 0-13-565847-0, U$39.95/C$53.95 - good explanation,
but an odd product license, considering
<p><a href="bkgtonln.rvw"> "Get On-Line!"</a>, Wood, 1993, 0-471-58926-8 -
general intor to PC/modem communications, still not very good
<p><a href="bkguwbst.rvw"> "Guerilla Web Strategies"</a>, Vince Gelormine,
1996, 1-883577-80-2, U$24.99/C$34.99 - covers what too many Internet
business books don't--advertising your Web site
<p><a href="bkhackrs.rvw"> "Hackers"</a>, Levy, 1984, 0-385-31210-5 -
entertaining but trivial and limited collection of anecdotes about two
of the many hacker communities
<p><a href="bkhafgoi.rvw"> "How to Access the Federal Government on the
Internet"</a>, Bruce Maxwell, 1995, 1-56802-034-1, U$22.95 - good
guide both to the (US) federal government and to numerous high quality
Internet sites
<p><a href="bkharlie.rvw"> "When H.A.R.L.I.E. Was One"</a>, Gerrold,
1972/1988, 0-345-02885-6/0-553-26465-6 - fiction, often cited as first
fictional reference to a computer virus
<p><a href="bkhbntcn.rvw"> "The Handbook of Networking and Connectivity"</a>,
McClain, 1994, 0-12-482080-8 - single chapter "quick courses" on
networking topics, generally for the technical professional with
little telecom background
<p><a href="bkhckers.rvw"> "Hackers"</a>, David Bischoff/Rafael Moreu, 1995,
0-06-106375-4, U$4.99/C$5.99 - fiction, a poor job that obviously had
good info to start from
<p><a href="bkhdcrsh.rvw"> "Headcrash"</a>, Bruce Bethke, 1995,
0-446-60260-4, U$5.50/C$6.99 - fiction, BOfH meets Theory X meets
cyberpunk, no plot but good laughs
<p><a href="bkhelp.rvw"> "Help!"</a>, Ralph Wilson, 1991, 0-938151-14-2,
U$19.95 - not much help for technical support people, perhaps some
framework for managers
<p><a href="bkhgdjui.rvw"> "How to Get Your Dream Job Using the
Internet"</a>, Shannon Bounds/Arthur Karl, 1996, 1-883577-68-3,
U$29.99/C$41.99 - overhyped cover, but excellent guide
<p><a href="bkhghlnd.rvw"> "Computer Virus Handbook"</a>, Highland, 1990,
0-946395-46-2 - good overview, unfortunately somewhat dated
<p><a href="bkhghprf.rvw"> "High Performance Computing"</a>, Dowd, 1993,
1-56592-032-5, U$25.95 - a readable, and even entertaining, guide to
modern computer architectures
<p><a href="bkhgtwfw.rvw"> "Hacker's Guide to Word For Windows"</a>,
Leonhard/Chen, 0-201-63273-X, U$39.95/C$51.95 - necessary information
to augment Word for Windows with its bugs and documentation
<p><a href="bkhhgteh.rvw"> "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Electronic
Highway"</a>, Pamela Kane, 1994, 1-55828-352-8, U$21.95/C$28.95 - good
overview of commercial online services
<p><a href="bkhkrcrk.rvw"> "The Hacker Crackdown"</a>, Sterling, 1992,
0-553-56370-X - collection of the stories surrounding Operation
Sundevil in 1990, not analytical but entertaining
<p><a href="bkhlanwk.rvw"> "How Local Area Networks Work"</a>, Kosiur/Angel,
1995, 0-13-185489-5, U$26.95/C$36.95 - good intro and good vendor list
<p><a href="bkhndint.rvw"> "Hands-On Internet"</a>, Sachs/Stair, 1994,
0-13-056392-7 - some basic info, but too program specific
<p><a href="bkhodge.rvw"> "Rid Me of This Virus!"</a>, Hodge, 1992,
0-646-07713-9 - short, uneven material, perhaps a good pamphlet
<p><a href="bkhofman.rvw"> "Rogue Programs"</a>, Hoffman (ed), 1990,
0-442-00454-0 - good collection of essays
<p><a href="bkhokhir.rvw"> "Hook Up, Get Hired!"</a>, Joyce Lain Kennedy,
1995, 0-471-11630-0, U$12.95 - good try, but inexperience shows
<p><a href="bkhonscp.rvw"> "Hands-On Netscape"</a>, Sachs/Stair, 1996,
0-13-240284-X, U$39.95/C$54.00 - some good points but overly padded
<p><a href="bkhonsql.rvw"> "Hands-On SQL"</a>, Robert Groth/David Gerber,
1997, 0-13-486143-4, U$39.95/C$53.95 - tutorial on SQL and useful
information on related products
<p><a href="bkhopl.rvw"> "History of Programming Languages"</a>, Richard L.
Wexelblat (ed.), 1981, 0-12-745040-8 - more fun than the second
conference
<p><a href="bkhoplii.rvw"> "History of Programming Languages"</a>, Thomas J.
Bergin/Richard G. Gibson (ed), 1995, 0-201-89502-1, U$49.44 -
proceedings of the 2nd History of Programming Languages conference
<p><a href="bkhotlnk.rvw"> "Hot Links"</a>, Mark Eppley/David Hakala, 1993,
0-07-881020-5, U$29.95 - a good guide for anyone trying to get data
from machine A to machine B
<p><a href="bkhprtxt.rvw"> "Hypertext & Hypermedia"</a>, Nielsen, 1993,
0-12-518411-5 - a good, if enthusiastic, introduction to a poorly
documented field
<p><a href="bkhrddrv.rvw"> "Hard Drive"</a>, Wallace/Erickson, 1992,
0-471-56886-4 - a rather fawning collection of anecdotes about Bill
Gates
<p><a href="bkhruska.rvw"> "Computer Viruses and Anti-Virus Warfare"</a>,
Hruska, 1992, 0-13-036377-4 - MS-DOS specific, technically reasonable
but commentary very suspect
<p><a href="bkhtbscc.rvw"> "How to be a Successful Computer Consultant"</a>,
Alan Simon, 1994, 0-07-057618-1, U$19.95 - the classic, and still
sound advice
<p><a href="bkhtgybi.rvw"> "How to Grow Your Business on the Internet"</a>,
Vince Emery, 1995, 1-883577-29-2, U$24.99/C$34.99 - readable, and a
good feel for the net
<p><a href="bkhthgrp.rvw"> "The Hawthorne Group"</a>, Hauser, , - fiction,
supposedly high tech thriller. Yawn.
<p><a href="bkhtml3.rvw"> "HTML 3: Electronic Publishing on the World Wide
Web"</a>, Dave Raggett/Jenny Lam/Ian Alexander, 1996, 0-201-87693-0,
U$32.23 - authoritative guide for the new extensions, but perhaps not
for beginners
<p><a href="bkhtmlcd.rvw"> "HTML CD for Windows"</a>, Neou/Recker, 1996,
0-13-232331-1, U$39.95/C$54.00 - good introduction and good set of
tools
<p><a href="bkhtmldg.rvw"> "HTML: The Definitive Guide"</a>, Chuck
Musciano/Bill Kennedy, 1996, 1-56592-175-5, U$27.95/C$39.95 - yes, it
is
<p><a href="bkhtmlfp.rvw"> "HTML for Fun and Profit"</a>, Mary E.S. Morris,
1995, 0-13-359290-1, U$35.95 - a workbook, rather than a book, and
only for Solaris, NT and the Mac
<p><a href="bkhtmlsr.rvw"> "HTML Sourcebook"</a>, Ian Graham, 1996,
0-471-14242-5, U$29.95/C$39.50 - good reference but not much tutorial
<p><a href="bkhwbycm.rvw"> "How to Buy a Computer"</a>, Myles White, 1995,
0-7710-8829-9, U$14.99/C$19.99 - good guide for beginners and users
<p><a href="bkhwcfal.rvw"> "How Children Fail"</a>, John Holt, 1982,
0-201-48402-1, U$11.00/C$15.00 - children fail, but it doesn't say
much about how
<p><a href="bkhwclrn.rvw"> "How Children Learn"</a>, John Holt, 1982,
0-201-48404-8, U$11.00/C$15.00 - good case for the challenge of
discovery learning, but little help in effecting it
<p><a href="bkiba.rvw"> "Internet Business Advantage"</a>, Wentworth
Worldwide Media, periodical, , U$99.00/year (12 issues), - getting
closer to being a good Internet magazine
<p><a href="bkibmdct.rvw"> "IBM Dictionary of Computing"</a>, George
McDaniel, 1994, 0-07-031489-6, U$24.95 - a massive tome with
understandable IBM emphasis, and a bit out of date
<p><a href="bkibmpc.rvw"> "The IBM Personal Computer From the Inside
Out"</a>, Sargent, 1986, 0-201-06918-0, U$26.95/C$34.95 -
BIOS/Intel/MS-DOS hardware and software at the lowest levels of the
machine
<p><a href="blibmpcb.rvw"> "IBM Personal Computers"</a>, Jim Hoskins, 1995,
0-471-04795-3, U$29.95/C$41.95 - a very costly sales brochure
<p><a href="bkidtint.rvw"> "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Internet"</a>,
Kent, 1994, 1-56761-414-0, U$19.95/C$26.95 - despite the title a good
introductory guide and worth consideration
<p><a href="bkildcdm.rvw"> "Illustrated Computer Dictionary for Dummies"</a>,
Gookin et all, 1993, 1-56884-004-7, U$12.95/C$16.95 - mildly amusing,
but not necessarily helpful
<p><a href="bkilobyt.rvw"> "Kill-o-byte"</a>, Anthony, 1993, 0-441-44425-3 -
fiction, unreal version of gaming and virtual reality
<p><a href="bkimake.rvw"> "Software Portability With imake"</a>, DuBois,
1993, 1-56592-055-4, $27.95 - imake is a complex system, but this
overview explains it plainly, if not exactly easily
<p><a href="bkimln4w.rvw"> "Internet Mailing Lists Navigator"</a>, Neou,
1995, 0-13-193988-2, U$39.95/C$53.99 - further edition of "Internet:
Mailing Lists" (cf BKINTMLS.RVW)
<p><a href="bkinabif.rvw"> "It's Not a Bug, It's a Feature!"</a>, Lubar,
1995, 0-201-48304-1, U$9.95/C$12.95 - a collection of computer related
quotes from print sources
<p><a href="bkinaces.rvw"> "Internet Access Essentials"</a>, Tittel/Robbins,
1995, 0-12-691393-5, U$24.95 - yet another general Internet guide
<p><a href="bkinbscm.rvw"> "The Internet Business Companion"</a>,
Angell/Heslop, 1995, 0-201-40850-3, U$19.95/C$25.95 - OK reference,
but still no real feel for the net
<p><a href="bkincgpl.rvw"> "Introduction to CGI/Perl"</a>, Steven E.
Brenner/Edwin Aoki, 1996, 1-55851-478-3, U$19.95/C$27.00 - a good
intro, but only if you're using Perl and cgi-lib.pl
<p><a href="bkincorf.rvw"> "The Internet Complete Reference"</a>, Hahn/Stout,
1994, 0-07-881980-6, U$29.95 - good start for the complete novice not
interested in depth
<p><a href="bkindmqr.rvw"> "The Internet For Dummies Quick Reference"</a>,
John Levine/Margaret Levine Young, 1994, 1-56884-168-X,
U$8.95/C$11.95/UK#7.99 - over detailed on specific programs, lacking
material on general Internet use and disorganized
<p><a href="bkinegbs.rvw"> "The Internet Edge in Business"</a>,
Watkins/Marenka, 1995, 0-12-737840-5 - a quick read but lots missing
<p><a href="bkinexmc.rvw"> "Internet Explorer Kit for Macintosh"</a>,
Engst/Dickson, 1994, 1-56830-089-1, U$29.95/C$39.95 - easy reading and
fun dialogue between two Internet semi-experts
<p><a href="bkinfrns.rvw"> "Internet Firewalls and Network Security"</a>,
Siyan/Hare, 1995, 1-56205-437-6, U$35.00/C$47.95/UK#32.49 -
disorganized and confused
<p><a href="bkinfsup.rvw"> "The Information Superhighway: Beyond the
Internet"</a>, Peter Otte, 1994, 1-56529-825-X, U$19.99/C$26.99 - a
barely informed, blue sky puff piece
<p><a href="bkingnal.rvw"> "An Introduction to Genetic Algorithms"</a>,
Melanie Mitchell, 1996, 0-262-13316-4, U$30.00 - interesting, but
little material of help to newcomers
<p><a href="bkininrf.rvw"> "The Internet Instant Reference"</a>, Paul E.
Hoffman, 1996, 0-7821-1891-7, U$14.99 - glossary of net terms with
some description, fairly short with odd gaps
<p><a href="bkininws.rvw"> "Instant Internet With WebSurfer"</a>,
Sachs/Stair, 1995, 0-13-210675-2, U$24.95 - demo Internet software and
brief docs
<p><a href="bkinkdyp.rvw"> "The Internet Kids Yellow Pages/Golden
Directory"</a>, Jean Armour Polly, 1996, 0-07-882217-3,
C$28.95/UK#13.95/A$39.95/NZ$49.95 - good collection in the "yellow
pages" line
<p><a href="bkinmcdm.rvw"> "The Internet for Macs for Dummies"</a>, Seiter,
1994, 1-56884-184-1, U$19.95/C$26.95 - more fun than functional, just
like a Mac
<p><a href="bkinmcdq.rvw"> "The Internet for Macs for Dummies Quick
Reference"</a>, Charles Seiter, 1994, 1-56884-967-2,
U$9.99/C$12.99/UK#8.99 - novice info, but not much thereafter
<p><a href="bkinnrnv.rvw"> "Inside Norton Navigator"</a>, Katherine Murray,
1996, 1-55828-467-2, U$24.95/C$34.95 - reprise of docs. Yawn.
<p><a href="bkinntsm.rvw"> "Integrated Network & System Management"</a>,
Hegering/Abeck, 1994, 0-201-59377-7, U$46.25 - general precis
<p><a href="bkinolgd.rvw"> "Internet On-Line Guide"</a>, Phil Hughes, 1996,
0-916151-92-1 - very little info on using a dial-up IP link
<p><a href="bkinpbhb.rvw"> "The Internet Publishing Handbook"</a>, Franks,
1995, 0-201-48317-3, U$22.95/C$32.00 - good introduction, with
pointers to the next resources you need
<p><a href="bkinrsqr.rvw"> "The Internet Resource Quick Reference"</a>,
Tolhurst/Pike, 1994, 1-56529-748-2, U$17.99/C$23.95 - four of the
basic reference lists off the net in printed form
<p><a href="bkinsint.rvw"> "The Instant Internet Guide"</a>, Heslop/Angell,
1994, 0-201-62707-8 - quick intro to the Internet that leans rather
too heavily on pine and tin
<p><a href="bkinstcp.rvw"> "Instant C Programming"</a>, Ivor Horton, 1995,
1-874416-24-9, U$24.95/C$34.95/UK#22.99 - good intro if you already
know programming really well
<p><a href="bkint21d.rvw"> "Teach Yourself the Internet"</a>, Randall, 1994,
0-672-30519-4, U$25.00/C$34.95 - a reasonable guide for a 21 day
course, but not great and heavily "full Internet" biased
<p><a href="bkint5mn.rvw"> "Get on the Internet in 5 Minutes (for
Macintosh)"</a>, Miser, 1994, 1-56830-135-9, U$9.99 - promo for
Pipeline
<p><a href="bkintanw.rvw"> "Internet Anywhere"</a>, MKS Inc., 1995,
0-13-185612-X, U$29.95/C$39.95 - limited demo of MKS software for
email and news
<p><a href="bkintbas.rvw"> "Internet Basics"</a>, Lambert/Howe, 1993,
0-679-75023-1, U$27.00/C$36.00/UK#24.99 - good basics, but a lot of
Delphi specifics
<p><a href="bkintbok.rvw"> "The Internet Book"</a>, Douglas Comer, 1995,
0-13-151565-9 - very good explanation of what the Internet is, how it
works and how it came about, all at a level for the non-technical
reader
<p><a href="bkintbsg.rvw"> "The Internet Business Guide"</a>, Resnick/Taylor,
1994, 0-672-30530-5, U$25.00/C$34.95 - vague and verbose, some good
material buried within
<p><a href="bkintbsp.rvw"> "The Internet for Busy People"</a>, Crumlish,
1996, 0-07-882108-8, U$22.95 - short and quick but not enough info,
also Win95 bias
<p><a href="bkintbus.rvw"> "The Internet Business Book"</a>,
Ellsworth/Ellsworth, 1994, 0-471-05809-0, U$22.95 - a good starter but
needs more work
<p><a href="bkintcmp.rvw"> "The Internet Companion 2nd ed."</a>, LaQuey,
0-201-40766-3, U$12.95/C$16.95 - *much* better than the first edition
<p><a href="bkintcon.rvw"> "The Internet Connection: System Connectivity and
Configuration"</a>, Carl-Mitchell/Quarterman, 1994, 0-201-54237-4 - a
road map for getting your system connected to the Internet. Doesn't
have everything you need, but as least has pointers to it
<p><a href="bkintdck.rvw"> "The Internet Direct Connect Kit"</a>, Peter
Harrison, 1994, 1-56884-135-3, U$29.95/C$39.95/UK#28.99 - good choice,
info and evaluations for a dial-up IP setup
<p><a href="bkintdcm.rvw"> "Introduction to data communications"</a>, Gelber,
, - bad start, good contents later
<p><a href="bkintdct.rvw"> "The Internet Dictionary"</a>, Christian Crumlish,
1995, 0-7821-1675-2, U$12.99 - unreliable
<p><a href="bkintdum.rvw"> "Internet for Dummies"</a>, Levine/Baroudi, 1993,
1-56884-024-1, U$19.95/C$26.95 - good basics, strong "whole Internet"
bias
<p><a href="bkintevr.rvw"> "The Internet for Everyone: A Guide for Users and
Providers"</a>, Wiggins, 1995, 0-07-067019-6, U$29.95 - some depth to
the discussion of what the Internet is, and good coverage for
providers. Good choice for those wanting solid background.
<p><a href="bkintflf.rvw"> "Internet File Formats"</a>, Tim Kientzle, 1995,
1-883577-56-X, U$39.99/C$54.99 - not necessarily for the novice, but
interesting for the Internaut and imperative for the instructor
<p><a href="bkintgiz.rvw"> "Internet Gizmos for Windows"</a>,
Diamond/Sobel/Hilley, 1995, 1-56884-451-4 - a collection of shareware
and a not terribly well edited printed version of the documentation
<p><a href="bkintgst.rvw"> "Internet: Getting Started"</a>, Marine et al,
1994, 0-13-289596-X - good list of contacts, but not so good on
explanations
<p><a href="bkintins.rvw"> "Internet Insider"</a>, Ruffin Prevost, 1995,
0-07-882084-7, U$14.95 - a very "net like" book
<p><a href="bkintipe.rvw"> "Internet in Plain English"</a>, Bryan
Pfaffenberger, 1994, 1-55828-385-4, U$19.95/C$25.95 - good net
glossary, with very useful explanations of net cultural import
<p><a href="bkintjok.rvw"> "The Internet Joke Book"</a>, Templeton, 1995,
1-57398-025-0 - the best of the r.h.f joke books
<p><a href="bkintkds.rvw"> "Internet for Kids"</a>, Deneen Frazier/Barbara
Kurshan/Sara Armstrong, 1995, 0-7821-1741-4, U$22.99 - badly designed
projects for kids to do on the net
<p><a href="bkintlkt.rvw"> "The Internet Tool Kit"</a>, Nancy Cedeno, 1995,
0-7821-1688-4, U$16.99 - how to get, install, and use the tools of the
Internet, a jewel of a book
<p><a href="bkintmls.rvw"> "Internet: Mailing Lists"</a>, Hardie/Neou, 1994,
0-13-289661-3 - selected, and not terribly well indexed, but well
described list of lists
<p><a href="bkintmsg.rvw"> "The Internet Message"</a>, Rose, 1993,
0-13-092941-7 - technical discussion of mail agent and system design
<p><a href="bkintnav.rvw"> "The New Internet Navigator"</a>, Gilster, 1995,
0-471-12694-2, U$24.95/C$34.95 - general introductory guide, very well
written and balanced, one of the "top four" picks
<p><a href="bkintncd.rvw"> "Internet CD"</a>, Vivian Neou, 1994,
0-13-123852-3, U$49.95/C$64.95 - some software, some references
<p><a href="bkintpag.rvw"> "Internet Public Access Guide"</a>, Hughes, 1994,
0-916151-70-0, U$2.95 - handy introductory pamphlet but not much more
<p><a href="bkintpbs.rvw"> "The Internet"</a>, Paul Hoffman/John Levine (ed),
1994, 1-56884-247-3, U$34.99/C$44.99/UK#33.99 - "computer literacy"
level look at the net
<p><a href="bkintprm.rvw"> "Internet Primer for Information
Professionals"</a>, Lawley/Summerhill, 1993, 0-88736-831-X,
U$29.95/C$37.50 - too low level, but a good chapter on applications
<p><a href="bkintpsp.rvw"> "The Internet Passport"</a>, NorthWestNet, 1995,
0-13-194200-X, U$29.95/C$40.95 - slow start but solid research on
Internet resources and facilities
<p><a href="bkintquk.rvw"> "The Internet QuickStart"</a>, Pike/Pike, 1994,
1-56529-658-3, U$21.99/C$28.95 - quickly dated material on how to use
the Internet from commercial services plus recyled FAQs
<p><a href="bkintrat.rvw"> "Internet Roadside Attractions"</a>, Branwyn et
al, 1995, 1-56604-193-7, U$29.95 - miscellenous resources on the net,
generally worthwhile reviews
<p><a href="bkintrcm.rvw"> "Introducing Computers"</a>, Robert Blissmer,
1995, 0-471-11360-3, U$29.95 - the standard old fashioned computer
literacy curriculum, with token updating
<p><a href="bkintrcn.rvw"> "Interconnections"</a>, Perlman, 1992,
0-201-56332-0 - complete coverage of one of the most difficult
problems in "inter" networking
<p><a href="bkintrfc.rvw"> "The Art of Human-Computer Interface Design"</a>,
Laurel, 1990, 0-201-51797-3, U$28.95/C$37.95 - passable intro to the
field but very elementary
<p><a href="bkintrpt.rvw"> "Interrupt"</a>, Toni Dwiggins, 1993,
0-812-52037-8, U$4.99/C$5.99 - fiction, decent research on attacking
the phone system
<p><a href="bkintsec.rvw"> "Internet Secrets"</a>, Levine/Baroudi, 1995,
1-56884-452-2, U$39.99/C$54.99/UK#38.99 - a mixed and random bag of
existing Internet info and docs
<p><a href="bkintskm.rvw"> "Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh"</a>, Engst,
1993, 1-56830-064-6, U$29.95/C$37.995 - very friendly Internet
introduction regardless of system and containing helpful Mac software
<p><a href="bkintslk.rvw"> "Internet Slick Tricks"</a>,
Glossbrenner/Glossbrenner, 1994, 0-679-75611-6,
U$16.00/C$21.95/UK#14.99 - biased and pedestrian, more of an attempt
to show off than to inform
<p><a href="bkintsys.rvw"> "Internet System Handbook"</a>, Lynch/Rose, 1993,
0-201-56741-5 - essays by people involved with the Internet, strong on
protocols, weak on direction
<p><a href="bkinttcp.rvw"> "Internetworking with TCP/IP"</a>, Comer/Stevens,
1991, 0-13-468505-9 - good overview, also good basic network comm
concepts
<p><a href="bkintunl.rvw"> "The Internet Unleashed"</a>, various, 1994,
0-672-30466-X, U$44.95/C$58.95 - massive, but very uneven material
<p><a href="bkintvoy.rvw"> "The Internet Voyeur"</a>, Jim Howard, 1995,
0-7821-1655-8, U$19.99 - reasonable coverage of dealing with graphics
and multimedia files
<p><a href="bkintwhp.rvw"> "The 1994 Internet White Pages"</a>,
Godin/McBride, 1994, 1-56884-300-3, U$29.95/C$39.95 - .002 of the
Internet population with > 8% errors and duplicates, arranged
alphabetically, but a quick first check
<p><a href="bkintylp.rvw"> "The Internet Yellow Pages"</a>, Hahn, 1996,
0-07-882182-7, U$29.95 - needs work, but a fun and potentially useful
reference
<p><a href="bkinyphm.rvw"> "The Internet Health, Fitness and Medicine Yellow
Pages"</a>, Naythons/Catsimatides, 1995, 0-07-882188-6, U$22.95 -
resourcee of health resources on the net, good for the whole family?
<p><a href="bkinypst.rvw"> "The Internet Science, Research and Technology
Yellow Pages"</a>, Stout/Davis, 1996, 0-07-882187-8, U$22.95 - still
good, but perhaps not quite up to the prior works?
<p><a href="bkipchrd.rvw"> "The Indispensable PC Hardware Book"</a>, Messmer,
1994, 0-201-62426-9 - very complete reference to the lowest level
hardware components (chips and pinouts, rather than cards and
peripherals)
<p><a href="bkipedos.rvw"> "In Plain English DOS"</a>, Nimersheim, 1993,
1-56664-029-6, U$9.95/C$12.95 - reasonably short introduction and
fairly well chosen set of commands, some extraneous material and some
possible problems
<p><a href="bkipentb.rvw"> "The Indispensable Pentium Book"</a>, Hans-Peter
Messmer, 1995, 0-201-87727-9, U$29.95/C$38.95 - inside the CPU
<p><a href="bkipewin.rvw"> "In Plain English: Windows 3.1"</a>, Nimersheim,
1993, 1-56664-007-5, U$9.95/C$12.95 - do we really need another short
extraction/rehash of the Windows documentation?
<p><a href="bkipng.rvw"> "IPng: Internet Protocol Next Generation"</a>,
Bradner/Mankin, 1996, 0-201-63395-7, U$33.95 - a series of papers by
the leaders in the field, easily readable and a great introduction to
the problems and proposals
<p><a href="bkipngtp.rvw"> "IPng and the TCP/IP Protocols"</a>, Stephen A.
Thomas, 1996, 0-471-13088-5, U$44.95/C$62.95 - great explanation for
all levels of readers
<p><a href="bkisasya.rvw"> "ISA System Architecture"</a>, Tom Shanley/Don
Anderson, 1995, 0-201-40996-8, U$34.95/C$44.95 - very clear book on
the basics of the hardware
<p><a href="bkisdnci.rvw"> "ISDN: How to Get a High Speed Connection to the
Internet"</a>, Charles Summers/Bryant Dunetz, 1996, 0-471-13326-4,
U$22.95/C$32.50 - little practical info except a list of vendors
<p><a href="bkisdncn.rvw"> "The ISDN Consultant"</a>, Robert E. Lee, 1997,
0-13-259052-2, U$29.95/C$40.95 - practical guide for installing and
using ISDN
<p><a href="bkismuaf.rvw"> "Information Superhighways: Multimedia Users and
Futures"</a>, Stephen J. Emmott ed., 1995, 0-12-238360-5 - practical
and realistic guide to future technologies, if a tad academic in tone
<p><a href="bkispme.rvw"> "Information Security Policies Made Easy"</a>,
Wood, 1994, 1-881585-01-8, U$495.00 - expensive, but if it is the
difference between having a security policy and not having one it's
worth it
<p><a href="bkitcpom.rvw"> "Inside the C++ Object Model"</a>, Stanley B.
Lippman, 1996, 0-201-83454-5, U$29.00 - internals of C++ for advanced
programmers
<p><a href="bkitnlcb.rvw"> "International CallBack Book"</a>, Retske, 1995,
0-936648-65-1, U$34.95 - an interesting practice for reducing the cost
of overseas phone calls, and a practical guide for using it or setting
up a business to do it
<p><a href="bkitsalv.rvw"> "It's Alive!"</a>, Cohen, 1994, 0-471-00860-5,
U$39.95 - an intriguing, provoking and practical exploration of
computer programs as "artificial life", but somewhat narrow
<p><a href="bkjargon.rvw"> "Jargon"</a>, Robin Williams, 1993, 0-938151-84-3,
U$22.00/C$31.00 - good computer dictionary for beginners
<p><a href="bkjavaap.rvw"> "Writing Java Applets"</a>, John Rodley, 1996,
1-883577-78-0, U$39.95/C$55.99 - if you know the language first
<p><a href="bkjavadr.rvw"> "Java Developer's Resource"</a>, Elliotte Rusty
Harold, 1997, 0-13-570789-7, U$26.95/C$26.95 - excellent introduction
and reference
<p><a href="bkjavaex.rvw"> "Java by Example"</a>, Jackson/McClellan, 1996,
0-13-565763-6, U$34.95/C$47.95 - for experienced C++ programmers
familiar with the concepts
<p><a href="bkjavahb.rvw"> "The Java Handbook"</a>, Patrick Naughton, 1996,
0-07-882199-1, U$27.95 - a hacker's handbook
<p><a href="bkjavans.rvw"> "Java in a Nutshell"</a>, David Flanagan, 1996,
1-56592-183-6, U$14.95/C$21.95 - good reference but some decent
introduction as well
<p><a href="bkjavapl.rvw"> "The Java Programming Language"</a>, Ken
Arnold/James Gosling, 1996, 0-201-63455-4, U$34.38 - general
introduction for experienced object programmers
<p><a href="bkjavasr.rvw"> "Java Sourcebook"</a>, Ed Anuff, 1996,
0-471-14859-8, U$29.95/C$39.95 - not much of an addition to the Java
bookshelf
<p><a href="bkjavplh.rvw"> "Java Programming Language Handbook"</a>, David H.
Friedel Jr./Anthony Potts, 1996, 1-883577-77-2, U$24.99/C$34.99 - OK
start for C/C++ programmers, more sample code than explanation
<p><a href="bkjckbdl.rvw"> "Jack the Bodiless"</a>, Julian May, 1991,
0-345-36247 - fiction
<p><a href="bkjurprk.rvw"> "Jurassic Park"</a>, Crichton, 1990, 0-345-37077-5
- fiction, good read but mistakes in DNA, computers and boats
<p><a href="bkjvnswz.rvw"> "JavaScript and Netscape Wizardry"</a>, Dan
Shafer, 1996, 1-883577-86-1, U$34.99/C$48.99 - for intermediate
Netscape users and basic HTML coders moving up
<p><a href="bkjvprbs.rvw"> "Java Programming Basics"</a>, Edith Au/Dave
Makower, 1996, 1-55828-469-9, U$34.95/C$48.95 - good explanations, not
as much dependence on sample code
<p><a href="bkjvprex.rvw"> "Java Programming Explorer"</a>, Neil
Bartlett/Alex Leslie/Steve Simkin, 1996, 1-883577-87-0,
U$39.99/C$55.99 - very good intro to the language
<p><a href="bkkane.rvw"> "PC Security and Virus Protection Handbook"</a>,
Kane, 1994, 1-55851-390-6, U$39.95/C$49.95 - good overview for the
MS-DOS arena
<p><a href="bkkdsint.rvw"> "Kidstuff on the Internet"</a>, Sara Armstrong,
1996, 0-7821-1803-8, U$12.99 - well chosen, good quality, not terribly
well organized
<p><a href="bkkermit.rvw"> "Kermit: a File Transfer Protocol"</a>, da Cruz,
1987, 0-13-514753-0 - excellent text for anyone interested in computer
communications, protocols or even Kermit
<p><a href="bkknwmch.rvw"> "Knowing Machines"</a>, Donald MacKenzie, 1996,
0-262-13315-6, U$35.00 - erudite essays, roughly to do with
technology, but little point
<p><a href="bkkocnsp.rvw"> "The Ko Conspiracy"</a>, Riall W. Nolan, 1995,
0-440-21250-2, U$4.99/C$6.50 - fiction, reasonably good on AI
<p><a href="bkkrnshl.rvw"> "Learning the Korn Shell"</a>, Rosenblatt, 1993,
1-56592-054-6 - a good intro to UNIX for the computer familiar
<p><a href="bkkrol.rvw"> "The Whole Internet User's Guide and Catalog"</a>,
Krol, 1994, 1-56592-063-5, U$24.95 - excellent introduction to the
Internet as well as resource for experienced users
<p><a href="bkkrol95.rvw"> "The Whole Internet for Windows 95"</a>,
Krol/Ferguson, 1995, 1-56592-155-0, U$24.95 - a good intro to the net
and to the Win95 net functions
<p><a href="bklandpr.rvw"> "Lan Disaster, Prevention and Recovery"</a>,
Corrigan, 1994, 0-13-015819-4 - good, solid, thorough coverage of LAN,
desktop and other potential disasters and protection technologies
<p><a href="bklanman.rvw"> "Local & Metropolitan Area Networks"</a>, William
Stallings, 1997, 0-13-190737-9 - the standard textbook
<p><a href="bklanref.rvw"> "Local Area Network Reference"</a>, Dr. Dimitris
N. Chorafas, 1989, 0-07-010889-7 - big business and big iron emphasis
<p><a href="bklansur.rvw"> "Lan Survival"</a>, Connor/Anderson, 1994,
0-12-194480-8, U$32.95 - quickstart guide for an inherited LAN - *not*
for design and setup
<p><a href="bllantch.rvw"> "Handbook of LAN Technology"</a>, Paul Fortier,
1992, 0-07-021625-8 - a random collection of academic essays
<p><a href="bklawint.rvw"> "Law on the Internet"</a>, Michael Gross, 1996,
0-7821-1792-9, U$12.99 - good guide, well written
<p><a href="bklblack.rvw"> "The Little Black Book"</a>, Rose, 1992,
0-13-683210-5 - a good introduction to an important, and neglected,
field of net application
<p><a href="bklernvi.rvw"> "Learning the vi Editor"</a>, Lamb, 1990,
0-937175-67-6 - excellent introduction to take away the fear of vi
<p><a href="bklevin.rvw"> "Computer Virus Handbook"</a>, Levin, 1990,
0-07-881647-5, U$24.95 - vague and undisciplined
<p><a href="bklglcmp.rvw"> "The Software Developer's and Marketer's Legal
Companion"</a>, Landy, 1993, 0-201-62276-9, U$34.95/C$44.95 - good,
solid general guidance
<p><a href="bklivlht.rvw"> "Living At Light Speed"</a>, Goodman, 1994,
0-679-43934-X, U$21.00/C$28.95/UK#19.49 - overview of technologies and
less cant but still no real understanding
<p><a href="bklivrbt.rvw"> "Live Robots"</a>, Rucker, 1994, 0-380-77543-3,
U$5.99/C$6.99 - fiction, interesting points on genetic programming and
the "malicious utility" of a virus
<p><a href="bklmbsrc.rvw"> "Limbo Search"</a>, Parke Godwin, 1995,
0-380-77300-7, U$5.50/C$7.50 - fiction, absolutely no fact about
electronic intelligence
<p><a href="bklnschb.rvw"> "LAN Security Handbook"</a>, Ellen Dutton, 1994,
1-55851-387-6, U$39.95/C$54.00 - OK beginner's intro to security, but
not really reliable
<p><a href="bklnscnw.rvw"> "LAN Desktop Guide to Security, NetWare
Edition"</a>, Sawicki, 1992, 0-672-30085-0, U$27.95/C$34.95 - good
inside info on NetWare, but a trifle paranoid
<p><a href="bklntsqr.rvw"> "LANtastic Quick Reference"</a>, Talbot, 1992,
0-934605-78-5, U$14.95 - useful
<p><a href="bklnxcmp.rvw"> "Linux Companion"</a>, Mark F. Komarinski, 1996,
0-13-231838-5, U$24.95/C$33.95 - user guide for the intermediate DOS
user coming to an existing Linux installation
<p><a href="bklnxmmg.rvw"> "Linux Multimedia Guide"</a>, Jeff Tranter, 1996,
1-56592-219-0, U$32.95/C$46.95 - practical help and resources
<p><a href="bklovlck.rvw"> "Lovelock"</a>, Orson Scott Card/Kathryn H. Kidd,
1994, 0-812-51805-5 - fiction, silly ideas about starships and data
security
<p><a href="bklovonl.rvw"> "Love Online"</a>, Phyllis Phlegar, 1995,
0-201-40965-8, U$9.95/C$12.95 - some good points but, unfortunately,
almost completely concerned with "cybersex"
<p><a href="bklrnntw.rvw"> "Learning Networks"</a>,
Harasim/Hiltz/Teles/Turoff, 1995, 0-262-08236-5, U$35.00 - pedestrian
book on the use of computer-mediated communications in education
<p><a href="bklrnprl.rvw"> "Learning Perl"</a>, Schwartz, 1993, 1-56592-042-2
- good introduction to the language, but not very motivating
<p><a href="bklrnunx.rvw"> "Learning the UNIX Operating System"</a>,
Todino/Strang/Peek, 1993, 1-56592-060-0 - like it says. Short and to
the point.
<p><a href="bkltg2tl.rvw"> "LAN Times Guide to Telephony"</a>, David D.
Bezar, 1995, 0-07-882126-6, U$34.95 - non-technical and not limited to
telephony, OK intro for the manager
<p><a href="bkltgsdi.rvw"> "LAN Times Guide to Security and Data
Integrity"</a>, Marc Farley/Tom Stearns/Jeffrey Hsu, 1996,
0-07-882166-5, U$29.95/C$42.95 - pedestrian guide to security, big on
backups
<p><a href="bkltldos.rvw"> "The Little DOS 6 Book"</a>, Nelson, 1993,
1-56609-056-3, U$13.00/C$18.00 - good intro to DOS to the intermediate
level, heavy on DOSSHELL
<p><a href="bkltlmac.rvw"> "The Little Mac Book"</a>, Williams, 1993,
1-56609-052-0, U$16/C$23 - good basic Mac beginners book
<p><a href="bkltlonl.rvw"> "The Little Online Book"</a>, Alfred Glossbrenner,
1994, 1-56609-130-6, U$17.95 - 400 pages but little online information
<p><a href="bkltsnts.rvw"> "Lotus Notes Answers"</a>, Polly Kornblith, 1994,
0-07-882045-6, U$16.95 - if you have the right question
<p><a href="bklttlpc.rvw"> "The Little PC Book"</a>, Lawrence Magid, 1993,
0-938151-54-1, U$17.95/C$24.95 - very little
<p><a href="bkludwig.rvw"> "Little Black Book of Computer Viruses"</a>,
Ludwig, , - MS-DOS specific, not very accurate, viral source code
<p><a href="bklundel.rvw"> "Virus!"</a>, Lundell, 1989, 0-8092-4437-3 - a lot
of research, but a lot of errors as well
<p><a href="bklvyrjb.rvw"> "Love Your Job"</a>, Powers/Russell, 1993,
1-56592-036-8 - fairly standard advice, presented in as interesting
fashion
<p><a href="bkmacbib.rvw"> "The Macintosh Bible"</a>, Naiman et al, 1993,
1-56609-009-1, U$32.00/C$42.00 - the Mac source, but odd priorities
<p><a href="bkmacfak.rvw"> "Macintosh First Aid Kit"</a>, Kerwien, 1993,
1-56830-063-8, U$19.95/C$24.95 - good thorough but intro level guide
<p><a href="bkmacfun.rvw"> "This is the Mac. It's supposed to be Fun!"</a>,
Arthur Naiman/John Kadyk, 1993, 1-56609-082-2, U$15.00/C$21.00 -
excerpted from the Macintosh Bible, a good, solid starter book
<p><a href="bkmacint.rvw"> "The Mac Internet Tour Guide"</a>, Fraase, 1994,
1-56604-062-0, U$27.95 - pretty pedestrian
<p><a href="bkmacpwr.rvw"> "Mac Power Toolkit"</a>, Langer, 1993,
1-56830-002-6, U$34.95/C$43.95 - reviews of Mac utilities
<p><a href="bkmacsbg.rvw"> "MacsBug Reference and Debugging Guide"</a>,
Apple Computer Inc., 1990, 0-201-56767-9, U$26.95/C$34.95 - docs for
the Mac version of DEBUG
<p><a href="bkmacund.rvw"> "Guide to the Macintosh Underground"</a>,
LeVitus/Fraase, 1993, 0-672-48549-4, U$19.95/C$26.95 - undisciplined,
self-indulgent and sometimes even illegible
<p><a href="bkmacupc.rvw"> "The Mac User's PC/The PC User's Mac"</a>, Marmel,
1993, 0-672-48545-1, U$24.95/C$31.95 - simplistic guide to both
machines, very little help in crossing platforms
<p><a href="bkmalstl.rvw"> "The Elements of E-mail Style"</a>, Angell, 1994,
0-201-62709-4, U$12.95/C$16.95 - an English writing reference, with
little relevance to email
<p><a href="bkmamsqe.rvw"> "Metrics and Models in Software Quality
Engineering"</a>, Kan, 1995, 0-201-63339-6, U$39.75 - good
introduction, but too limited as regards real software development
<p><a href="bkmanmed.rvw"> "Manual Medicine--A Primer"</a>, Stephen Myles
Davidson, 1987, , U$19.95/29.95 - clear enough on how, but not very
good on why, for basic osteopathic therapy
<p><a href="bkmanntw.rvw"> "Managing NetWare"</a>, Nowshadi, 1994,
0-201-63194-6, U$39.95 - good on advanced, but lousy on the basics
<p><a href="bkmanucp.rvw"> "Managing uucp and Usenet"</a>, O'Reilly/Todino, ,
- clear and complete overview
<p><a href="bkmatrix.rvw"> "The Matrix: Computer Networks and Conferencing
Systems Worldwide"</a>, Quarterman, 1990, 0-13-565607-9 - almost
everything you ever wanted to know about "inter" networks
<p><a href="bkmbgwd6.rvw"> "The Macintosh Bible Guide to Word 6"</a>, Maria
Langer, 1995, 1-56609-073-3, U$24.95/C$31.95 - not a very good tutor
<p><a href="bkmc4mrn.rvw"> "Macs 4 Morons"</a>, Boyce, 1993, 1-56830-077-8,
U$12.95 - if you need an intro Mac guide, this one starts in the right
place
<p><a href="bkmcafee.rvw"> "Computer Viruses, Worms, Data Diddlers, Killer
Programs and Other Threats to Your System"</a>, McAfee/Haynes, 1989,
0-312-02889-X, U$16.95 - some interesting speculations buried in a
mass of undisciplined garbage
<p><a href="bkmcprdm.rvw"> "Mac Programming for Dummies"</a>, Dan Parks
Sydow, 1994, 1-56884-173-6, C$26.95 - a (little) bit on interfaces
related to programming on the Mac
<p><a href="bkmcwdxl.rvw"> "Mac, Word & Excel"</a>, Tom Lichty, 1994,
1-56604-130-9, U$24.95 - good starter book with the two major Mac
applications
<p><a href="bkmdmdez.rvw"> "Modems Made Easy"</a>, David Hakala, 1993,
0-07-881962-8, U$16.95 - good overall intro to what you can do with a
modem, but still missing in the "how to setup" area
<p><a href="bkmdmdum.rvw"> "Modems for Dummies"</a>, Rathbone, 1993,
1-56884-001-2, U$16.95/C$21.95/UK#14.99 - disappointing regarding
setup, but good overview of online options (who to call)
<p><a href="bkmdmref.rvw"> "The Modem Reference"</a>, Banks, , - fairly
complete overview, but with errors and without much organization
<p><a href="bkmgenie.rvw"> "Glossbrenner's Master Guide to GEnie"</a>,
Glossbrenner, 0-07-881659-9, U$39.95 - somewhat dated with the changes
in the system, but still very useful
<p><a href="bkmggrex.rvw"> "The Magic Garden Explained"</a>, Berny
Goodheart/James Cox, 1994, 0-13-098138-9 - overview of UNIX internals
<p><a href="bkmh_xmh.rvw"> "MH & xmh: E-mail for Users & Programmers"</a>,
Peek, 1995, 1-56592-093-7, U$34.95 - an excellent tutorial and
reference for a useful mail tool set
<p><a href="bkminins.rvw"> "Managing Internet Information Services"</a>, Liu
et al, 1994, 1-56592-062-7, U$29.95 - coverage of the major Internet
servers, predominantly technical
<p><a href="bkmktxwk.rvw"> "Making TeX Work"</a>, Walsh, 1994, 1-56592-051-1,
U$29.95 - obtaining, installing and running TeX and utilities
<p><a href="bkmksnjv.rvw"> "Making Sense of Java"</a>,
Simpson/Mitchell/Christeson/Zaidi/Levine, 1996,
0-13-263294-2/1-884777-24-4 - a quick intro for the non-programming
manager
<p><a href="bkmlmcdr.rvw"> "Multimedia & CD-ROMs for Dummies"</a>, Rathbone,
1994, 1-56884-089-6, U$19.95/C$26.95 - lots of holes, but good
coverage of a new field
<p><a href="bkmltmin.rvw"> "Multimedia on the Internet"</a>, Damon A. Dean,
1996, 0-7821-1821-6, U$12.99 - maybe interesting, but not very helpful
<p><a href="bkmndmrl.rvw"> "Mind and Morals"</a>, May/Friedman/Clark, 1996,
0-262-63165-2, U$20.00 - the philosophical and psychological sides of
cognitive science, heavily influenced by naturalism and so of little
use to technology
<p><a href="bkmntntw.rvw"> "Novell's Guide to Multiprotocol
Internetworking"</a>, Chappell/Spicer, 1994, 0-7821-1291-9,
U$34.95/C$55.00 - good intro to internetworking at a planning level
for those with a technical background
<p><a href="bkmosahm.rvw"> "The Mosaic Handbook for the Macintosh"</a>,
Dougherty/Koman, 1994, 1-56592-096-1 - shortest of the following
<p><a href="bkmosahw.rvw"> "The Mosaic Handbook for Microsoft Windows"</a>,
Dougherty/Koman, 1994, 1-56592-094-5 - needs more info on
installation, but good overview of the enhanced Mosaic program
<p><a href="bkmosahx.rvw"> "The Mosaic Handbook for the X Window System"</a>,
Dougherty/Koman/Ferguson, 1994, 1-56592-095-3 - not great as an
Internet guide, but much more detail than we have seen before about
Mosaic, HTML and related stuff
<p><a href="bkmosdum.rvw"> "Mosaic for Dummies"</a>, David Angell/Brent
Heslop, 1995, 1-56884-242-2, U$19.99/C$26.99/UK#18.99 - minimal and
not entirely accurate information
<p><a href="bkmosnav.rvw"> "The Mosaic Navigator"</a>, Gilster, 1995,
0-471-11336-0, U$16.95 - good overview, perhaps not quite up to his
earlier works
<p><a href="bkmovmrs.rvw"> "Moving Mars"</a>, Bear, 1993, 0-312-85515-X,
U$23.95 - fiction, remarkably unscientific "hard" sf, mostly about
clash of cultures
<p><a href="bkmrindm.rvw"> "More Internet for Dummies"</a>, Levine/Levine
Young, 1994, 1-56884-164-7, U$19.95/C$26.95/UK#18.99 - a good addendum
to the first (cf BKINTDUM.RVW), especially if you want to add direct
(SLIP) access to a Windows machine
<p><a href="bkmrkint.rvw"> "Marketing on the Internet: Multimedia Strategies
for the World Wide Web"</a>, Jill Ellsworth/Matthew Ellsworth, 1995,
0-471-11850-8, U$24.95/C$32.50 - good WWW and HTML overview, but
doesn't point out some pitfalls for business
<p><a href="bkmsdosb.rvw"> "MS-DOS Bible"</a>, Simrin, 1991, 0-672-22789-4,
U$29.95/C$37.95 - a good thorough introduction to DOS for those
starting out and wanting to understand and use it. Technical level
varies widely at some points, and a hefty tome for those only wanting
to know how to start the word processor.
<p><a href="bkmsiefr.rvw"> "Micrsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 Front Runner"</a>,
Mary Millhollon/Luanne O'Loughlin/Toni Zuccarini, 1996, 1-57610-006-5,
U$29.99/C$41.99 - OK docs for IE, but mostly fluff
<p><a href="bkmsinas.rvw"> "The Underground Guide to Microsoft Internet
Assistant"</a>, Ross, 1996, 0-201-48944-9, U$16.95/C$23.00 - I'm not
sure why anyone would *want* to use Internet Assistant. If you have
it, this is the manual. If you don't, it's not the best HTML guide
going.
<p><a href="bkmsjava.rvw"> "Mastering Java"</a>,
Vanhelsuwe/Phillips/Hsu/Sankar/Ries/Rohaly/Zukowski, 1996,
0-7821-1935-2, U$49.95 - another Java book for C programmers
<p><a href="bkmsqtwn.rvw"> "Mosaic Quick Tour For Windows"</a>, Gareth
Branwyn, 1994, 1-56604-194-5, U$12.00 - good guide for
installation,except for the actual SLIP/PPP connection
<p><a href="bkmssrcm.rvw"> "Mastering Serial Communications"</a>, Gofton,
1994, 0-7821-1202-1 - uneven but reasonably good "advanced user" level
coverage of COM ports on PCs
<p><a href="bkmstcwr.rvw"> "Mastering Technical Writing"</a>, Mancuso, 1990,
0-201-52350-7 - sound step by step guide to starting or improving
technical writing of all kinds
<p><a href="bkmstint.rvw"> "Mastering The Internet"</a>, Cady/McGregor, 1995,
0-7821-1645-0, U$39.99 - a reasonable basic introduction, bulked out
with sections that don't work
<p><a href="bkmstnvl.rvw"> "Mastering Novell Netware"</a>, Currid/Gillett, ,
- a very *basic* intro to Novell
<p><a href="bkmsuncm.rvw"> "Mastering UNIX Serial Communications"</a>,
Gofton, , - good, but very brief, intro to serial comm and some UNIX
programs
<p><a href="bkmsxsrv.rvw"> "Mastering Microsoft Exchange Server"</a>, Barry
Gerber, 1996, 0-7821-1867-4, U$39.95 - decent replacement for the
docs, but no more
<p><a href="bknaisdv.rvw"> "Naissance d'un virus"</a>, Ludwig translated by
Condat, , - French translation of Ludwig's "Little Black Book"
<p><a href="bknaismt.rvw"> "New and Improved Stupid Mac Tricks"</a>, Bob
LeVitus, 1995, 0-12-445578-6 - yet another great collection of cute
<p><a href="bknavint.rvw"> "Navigating the Internet"</a>, Gibbs/Smith, ,
0-672-30362-0, U$24.95/C$31.95 - another introductory guide, oddly
dependent upon BITNET, some handy resource guides
<p><a href="bknetgam.rvw"> "Net Games"</a>, Wolff, 1994, 0-679-75592-6,
U$19.00/C$25.00 - well researched, heavy on commercial systems, a lot
of "check your local BBS for something like this" listings
<p><a href="bknetgud.rvw"> "NetGuide"</a>, Rutten/Bayers/Maloni, 1994,
0-679-75106-8, U$19.00/C$25.00 - a good "first look" reference to
information online
<p><a href="bknetlaw.rvw"> "NetLaw: Your Rights in the Online World"</a>,
Lance Rose, 1995, 0-07-882077-4, U$19.95 - good overview of legal
matters relation to the online world, but still US-centric
<p><a href="bknetlrn.rvw"> "NetLearning: Why Teachers Use the Internet"</a>,
Ferdi Serim/Melissa Koch, 1996, 1-56592-201-8, U$24.95/C$35.95 -
education deserves better than "oh, wow!" books like this
<p><a href="bknetmng.rvw"> "Network Management: A Practical Perspective"</a>,
Allan Leinwand/Karen Fang Conroy, , 0-201-60999-1, U$39.76 - good
tutorial and overview coverage
<p><a href="bknetpag.rvw"> "NetPages"</a>, Susan Estrada, 1996,
0-9651670-0-3, U$9.95/C$13.95/UK#6.9/FR50/DM15/A$13.95/JY1250 -
getting better
<p><a href="bknetpwr.rvw"> "Netpower"</a>, Persson, 1993, 1-56523-031-0,
U$39.95 - a resource guide covering both commercial and non-commercial
networks and systems, primarily directed at educators
<p><a href="bknetsec.rvw"> "Network Security"</a>, Shaffer/Simon, 1994,
0-12-638010-4, - general intro to security with shortcomings in the
particulars
<p><a href="bknetsex.rvw"> "net.sex: The Complete Guide to the Adult Side of
the Internet"</a>, Candi Rose/Dirk Thomas, 1995, 0-672-30702-2,
U$19.99/C$26.99/UK#15.50 - well researched "what and where to" on the
net
<p><a href="bknfsnis.rvw"> "Managing NFS and NIS"</a>, Stern, 1991,
0-937175-75-7, - overview of the basic UNIX LAN system
<p><a href="bkngiunn.rvw"> "Novell's Guide to Integrating UNIX and NetWare
Networks"</a>, James Gaskin, 1993, 0-7821-1129-7, U$34.95/C$44.95 -
good background and reviews of available products
<p><a href="bkngmsnn.rvw"> "Novell's Guide to Managing Small NetWare
Networks"</a>, Kelley Lindberg, 1993, 0-7821-1238, U$24.95/C$32.95 -
the basics, but nothing you won't already find in the Novell docs
<p><a href="bknhackd.rvw"> "The New Hacker's Dictionary"</a>, Raymond, 1993,
0-262-68079-3, U$14.95 - excellent introduction not only to hacker
language but also culture and society
<p><a href="bknnflpc.rvw"> "Neural Networks and Fuzzy-Logic Control on
Personal Computers and Workstations"</a>, Granino A. Korn, 1995,
0-262-11205-1 - for advanced and math centred students only
<p><a href="bknotcon.rvw"> "You Must Not Let Them Con You! There's Too Much
at Stake"</a>, Shapiro, 1993, , U$30 - con laden book on how to spot
when people are misleading you - more negative than positive
<p><a href="bknpctcp.rvw"> "Networking Personal Computers with TCP/IP"</a>,
Craig Hunt, 1995, 1-56592-123-2, U$29.95 - good bridge between those
working with "real" computers and PC users
<p><a href="bknrylpg.rvw"> "New Riders' Official Internet Yellow Pages"</a>,
Maxwell/Grycz, 1994, 1-56205-408-2, U$29.99/C$39.99/UK#27.49 -
interesting keyword indexing, but less helpful, overall, than the
Hahn/Stout work
<p><a href="bknsdnav.rvw"> "Inside the Norton Antivirus"</a>, Norton/Nielsen,
1992, 0-13-473463-7 - not much good as a general guide, plus outdated
docs for NAV
<p><a href="bknshtex.rvw"> "Netscape and HTML Explorer"</a>, Urban A.
LeJeune, 1996, 1-883577-91-8, U$39.99/C$55.99 - good guide for the
non-professional who wants to get "more" out of Netscape
<p><a href="bkntafdk.rvw"> "The Net After Dark"</a>, Wood, 1994,
0-471-10347-0, U$16.95 - a listing, with minimal description, of
newsgroups, mailing lists and some other stuff in various topic areas
<p><a href="bkntapun.rvw"> "Networking Applications of UNIX System V"</a>,
Padovano, 1993, 0-13-613555-2 - good text for the specific system
<p><a href="bkntdccc.rvw"> "Networking the Desktop: Cabling, Configuration,
and Communications"</a>, Deni Connor/Mark Anderson, 1995,
0-12-185865-0 - not practical
<p><a href="bkntdntw.rvw"> "Networking the Desktop: Netware"</a>, Deni
Connor/Mark Anderson, 1996, 0-12-185866-9, U$29.95 - useless and
error-ridden
<p><a href="bkntdsgn.rvw"> "Network Design Essentials"</a>, Tittel/Robbins,
1994, 0-12-691395-1 - reasonable guide for implementing large LAN, not
quite enough on the basics
<p><a href="bkntintg.rvw"> "Network Interface Technical Guide"</a>, Micro
House, 1992, 1-880252-21-X, U$89.95 - lists important data for any and
all network cards, invaluable for LAN admins
<p><a href="bkntlnan.rvw"> "Novell's Guide to Netware LAN Analysis"</a>,
Chappell, 1993, 0-7821-1143-2, U$29.95/C$39.95 - good "cookbook"
troubleshooting reference for those with Ethernet LANs (also should be
considered in planning)
<p><a href="bkntmgpr.rvw"> "How to Manage Your Network Using SNMP: The
Network Management Practicum"</a>, Marshall Rose/Keith McCloghrie,
1995, 0-13-141517-4 - practical. Don't let the difficult language
throw you off.
<p><a href="bkntnatn.rvw"> "The Network Nation"</a>, Hiltz/Turoff, 1978/1993,
0-262-58120-5, U$24.95 - excellent analysis of society as molded by
computer mediated communications, a classic but still visionary
<p><a href="bkntqutt.rvw"> "Netiquette"</a>, Shea, 1994, 0-9637025-1-3,
U$19.95 - good collection of the "received wisdom" on an important
topic, but still needs work
<p><a href="bkntrfac.rvw"> "Interface"</a>, Bury, 1994, 0-553-37230-0,
U$11.95/C$15.95 - fiction, robotic Manchurian candidate again,
technically disappointing but a fun read
<p><a href="bkntrnkg.rvw"> "Internetworking"</a>, Colin Smythe, 1995,
0-201-56536-6, U$37.75 - good balance of academic and practical
material
<p><a href="bkntscse.rvw"> "Network Security Secrets"</a>, Stang, 1993,
1-56884-021-7 - practical and thorough security at the right level for
most LAN managers
<p><a href="bkntscur.rvw"> "Network Security"</a>, Richard Baker, 1995,
0-07-005141-0, U$34.95 - good on the overall direction for a security
policy, bad on facts
<p><a href="bkntsnvw.rvw"> "Netscape Navigator"</a>, Brian Pfaffenberger,
1995, 0-12-553132-X - OK docs
<p><a href="bkntsvrt.rvw"> "Netscape Virtuoso"</a>, Elissa Keeler/Robert
Miller, 1996, 1-55828-462-1, U$24.95/C$34.95 - good intro guide, but
not as good as they think
<p><a href="bknturom.rvw"> "The (New) Turing Omnibus"</a>, Dewdney, 1993,
0-7167-8271-5, U$24.95 - interesting and broadly based series of
essays on (mostly theoretical) topics in computer science
<p><a href="bkntwdum.rvw"> "Netware for Dummies"</a>, Tittel, 1993,
1-56884-003-9 - passable intro to setting up a net but too breezy for
a good reference
<p><a href="bkntwlpt.rvw"> "NetWare LANs Performance and
Troubleshooting"</a>, Theakston, 1995, 0-201-63175-X, U$34.38 - good
in both concepts and detail, useful in organization
<p><a href="bkntwrks.rvw"> "Networks"</a>, Ramteke, 1994, 0-13-958059-X -
good text, good overview of the whole field of networking, good
backstop for network experts in one field who haven't time for
crossover training
<p><a href="bkntwtrb.rvw"> "Netware Troubleshooting"</a>, Hader, 1991,
0-201-57737-2 - good concept and start, but holes still to be filled
<p><a href="bkntwwnt.rvw"> "Networking Windows NT"</a>, Ruley et al, 1994,
0-471-31072-7, U$27.95 - NT docs revisited
<p><a href="bkntyrmc.rvw"> "Network Your Mac"</a>, Carl Powell III, 1994,
1-878956-41-8, U$19.00 - doesn't go beyond the installation guides
<p><a href="bknw41cr.rvw"> "NetWare 4.1: The Complete Reference"</a>, Tom
Sheldon, 1996, 0-07-882172-X, U$39.95 - only short on installation
<p><a href="bknwadhb.rvw"> "The NetWare 3.12 Administrator's Handbook"</a>,
Kelly J. P. Lindberg, 1996, 0-7821-1905-0, U$24.99 - basics, but not
beyond
<p><a href="bknwingt.rvw"> "NetWare to Internet Gateways"</a>, James E.
Gaskin, 1996, 0-13-521774-1, U$44.95 - excellent reference for a
needed topic
<p><a href="bkobjdtb.rvw"> "Object Databases: The Essentials"</a>, Loomis,
1995, 0-201-56341-X, U$27.95 - unconvincing to those not already
"onside"
<p><a href="bkobjsol.rvw"> "Object Solutions: Managing the Object-Oriented
Project"</a>, Grady Booch, 1996, 0-8053-0594-7, U$29.00 - good advice
on larger projects for the intermediate object programmer, but nothing
significant for management
<p><a href="bkofcprj.rvw"> "Microsoft Office Projects for Windows"</a>,
Belisle et al, 1995, 0-8053-1194-7 - lock-step textbook for learning a
tiny bit of MS Office
<p><a href="bkoldman.rvw"> "The Old Man and The Sea"</a>, Ernest Hemingway,
1952, 0-02-051910-9 - fiction, part of "great literature"
<p><a href="bkolmrrs.rvw"> "Online Market Research"</a>, John F. Lescher,
1995, 0-201-48929-5, U$19.95/C$27.00 - there's a hole in this market
<p><a href="bkonin94.rvw"> "On Internet 94"</a>, Dern/Abbott, 1994,
0-88736-929-4, U$34.95/C$44.95 - great resource guide, but a few bugs
to be worked out yet
<p><a href="bkonroad.rvw"> "On the Road"</a>, Michael Prochak, 1995,
0-201-59396-1, U$19.95/C$25.95 - reasonable guide to buying and using
a portable Mac
<p><a href="bkopdssy.rvw"> "Open Distributed Systems"</a>, Jon Crowcroft,
1995, 0-89006-839-9 - good coverage
<p><a href="bkopgpug.rvw"> "The Official PGP User's Guide"</a>, Philip R.
Zimmermann, 1995, 0-262-74017-6, U$14.95 - the docs for the freeware
version
<p><a href="bkoppl2w.rvw"> "Online with PROCOMM PLUS for Windows 2"</a>,
Wolfe, 1995, 0-471-10612-7, U$22.95 - OK replacement docs but missing
the script language
<p><a href="bkopsynt.rvw"> "Open Systems Networking"</a>, Piscitello/Chapin,
, - Solid management and technical review of the "hot topic"
<p><a href="bkorpetu.rvw"> "ORACLE Performance Tuning"</a>, Peter
Corrigan/Mark Gurry, 1993, 1-56592-048-1, U$34.95 - solid, practical
and readable
<p><a href="bkos2wic.rvw"> "OS/2 Warp Internet Connection"</a>, Deborah
Morrison, 1995, 1-56884-465-4, U$24.99/C$34.99/UK#23.99 - still some
problems with setup, and limited to overview of the interface
<p><a href="bkothrns.rvw"> "Otherness"</a>, Brin, 1994, 0-553-29528-4,
U$5.99/C$7.99 - short stories celebrating the "other"
<p><a href="bkowin95.rvw"> "Byte Guide to Optimising Windows 95"</a>, Craig
Menefee/Lenny Bailes, 1996, 0-07-882120-7, C$42.95 - good guide for
the intermediate DOS user
<p><a href="bkpcansr.rvw"> "The PC Answer Book"</a>, Barrett, 1992,
0-672-30227-6, U$12.95/C$16.95 - friendly and aimed at non-tech
audience, but many failings
<p><a href="bkpcbibl.rvw"> "The PC Bible"</a>, Eric Knorr, 1994,
1-56609-107-1, U$24.95/C$34.95 - broad overview, but limited depth and
inconsistent quality
<p><a href="bkpcbygd.rvw"> "Personal Computer Buying Guide"</a>, Pearson,
1990/1993, 0-89043-622-3, U$14.95/C$19.99 - some good tips, but enough
bad material that this would not be really helpful to the first time
buyer
<p><a href="bkpccomb.rvw"> "Pournelle's PC Communications Bible"</a>,
Pournelle/Banks, , - overly verbose, not overly accurate
<p><a href="bkpcfakt.rvw"> "PC First-Aid Kit"</a>, Jerome/Taylor, 1994,
0-201-62627-6, U$24.95/C$31.95 - helpful, but it misses a lot, too
<p><a href="bkpchcfg.rvw"> "PC Hardware Configuration Guide for DOS and
Solaris"</a>, Ron Ledesma, 1994, 0-13-124678-X - requires a fair
amount of PC configuration knoweldge already in order to install
Solaris
<p><a href="bkpchdct.rvw"> "Dictionary of PC Hardware and Data Communications
Terms"</a>, Mitchell Shnier, 1996, 1-56592-158-5, U$19.95/C$28.95 -
good readable reference
<p><a href="bkpcintg.rvw"> "The PC Internet Tour Guide"</a>, Fraase, 1994,
1-56604-084-1, U$24.95 - OK intro guide relying heavily on the
included SLIP software
<p><a href="bkpcintr.rvw"> "PC Interrupts"</a>, Ralf Brown/Jim Kyle, 1994,
0-201-62485-0, U$39.95/C$51.95 - the interrupt list in print
<p><a href="bkpclint.rvw"> "Point & Click Internet"</a>, Godin, 1994,
1-56609-161-6, U$12.95/C$17.95 - advertising pamphlet for AOL
<p><a href="bkpcmom.rvw"> "PC Mom: The Mother of All PC Books"</a>,
Leonhard/Simon, 1995, 0-201-40952-6, U$49.95/C$64.95 - a good intro
for those interested in the "insides": different emphasis from the
"MS-DOS Bible" and heavily into games
<p><a href="bkpcnthb.rvw"> "PC Networking Handbook"</a>, Ed Tittel, 1996,
0-12-691398-6 - vague generalities about things that could be related
to networks
<p><a href="bkpcntyp.rvw"> "The PC is Not a Typewriter"</a>, Robin Williams,
1992, 0-938151-49-5, $9.95 - a beginning on typography, rather than
mere typing, on PCs
<p><a href="bkpcpowr.rvw"> "PC Power"</a>, Quimby, 1993, 1-878956-30-2,
U$19.00 - very subjective look at PCs and software
<p><a href="bkpcstch.rvw"> "Personal Communication Systems and
Technologies"</a>, John Gardiner/Barry West (ed.), 1995,
0-89006-588-8, U$59.00 - overview of the competing technologies
<p><a href="bkpctrbl.rvw"> "IBM Personal Computer Troubleshooting &
Repair"</a>, Brenner, 1989, 0-672-22662-6, U$24.95/C$31.95 - if you
know most simple troubleshooting already, and are technically
inclined, some helpful pointers at low levels of hardware
<p><a href="bkpcvirs.rvw"> "PC Viruses: Detection, Analysis and Cure"</a>,
Solomon, 1991, 0-387-19691-9 - very accurate, slightly dated, somewhat
demanding technically
<p><a href="bkpcvrch.rvw"> "The PC Virus Control Handbook"</a>, Jacobson,
1990, 0-87930-194-5, U$24.95 - dated and uneven, but a good chapter on
how to deal with infections
<p><a href="bkperl21.rvw"> "Teach Yourself Perl in 21 Days"</a>, David Till,
1995, 0-672-30586-0, U$29.99/C$39.99 - OK intro, but definitely for
the technical crowd
<p><a href="bkpgpgar.rvw"> "PGP: Pretty Good Privacy"</a>, Garfinkel, 1995,
1-56592-098-8 - better coverage of the controversies and concepts than
Stallings, but terse explanations
<p><a href="bkphilai.rvw"> "Philosophy and AI"</a>, Cummins/Pollock (ed),
1991, 0-262-03180-9, U$15.00 - a dozen papers on the more theoretical
aspects of artificial intelligence
<p><a href="bkphzdbt.rvw"> "Phaze Doubt"</a>, Anthony, 1990, 0-441-66263-3,
U$5.95 - fiction, in which Anthony proves he knows nothing about black
holes
<p><a href="bkpi8051.rvw"> "Programming and Interfacing the 8051
Microcontroller"</a>, Sencer Yeralan/Ashutosh Ahluwalia, 1993,
0-201-63365-5, U$34.38 - good intro and overview for a major family of
imbedded controllers
<p><a href="bkpickgd.rvw"> "A Guide to the Pick System"</a>, Dale Dougherty,
, - like it says, intro
<p><a href="bkpiwtau.rvw"> "Practical Internetworking with TCP/IP and
UNIX"</a>, Carl-Mitchell/Quarterman, 1993, 0-201-58629-0 - good
practical first stop
<p><a href="bkpktcom.rvw"> "Packet Communication"</a>, Robert M. Metcalfe,
1996, 1-57398-033-1, U$39.95/C$55.95 - of both historic and technical
interest
<p><a href="bkplopds.rvw"> "Pattern Languages of Program Design"</a>,
Coplien/Schmidt, 1995, 0-201-60734-4 - some interesting concepts, but
almost impenetrable to those not *deeply* immersed in the object
environment
<p><a href="bkprglng.rvw"> "Programming Languages: Concepts and
Constructs"</a>, Ravi Sethi, 1996, 0-201-59065-4, U$55.90 - very
academic text
<p><a href="bkprgooe.rvw"> "Programming in an Object-Oriented
Environment"</a>, Ege, 1992, 0-12-232931-7 - textbook for C
programmers
<p><a href="bkprgppc.rvw"> "Programming the PowerPC"</a>, Dan Parks Sydow,
1994, 1-55851-400-7, U$39.95/C$54.00 - good intro to the concepts of
the MacOS use on 680x0 and PowerPC machines
<p><a href="bkprnbbl.rvw"> "Winn L. Rosch's Printer Bible"</a>, Winn L.
Rosch, 1996, 1-55828-436-2, U$34.95/C$48.95 - ten years too late
<p><a href="bkprseis.rvw"> "Protection and Security on the Information
Superhighway"</a>, Frederick B. Cohen, 1995, 0-471-11389-1, U$32.50 -
prejudiced, pedestrian and pointless
<p><a href="bkprtcom.rvw"> "Portable Communications"</a>, Banks, , - very
little portable, but some reasonable communications background
<p><a href="bkprtprv.rvw"> "Protect Your Privacy"</a>, Stallings, 1995,
0-13-185596-4, U$19.95 - good coverage of both concepts and program
operation of PGP, could use some better organization in presentation
of topics
<p><a href="bkpruisc.rvw"> "Practical UNIX and Internet Security"</a>, Simson
Garfinkel/Gene Spafford, 1996, 1-56592-148-8, U$39.95/C$56.95 - still
practical and reliable, and now a classic
<p><a href="bkprunsc.rvw"> "Practical UNIX Security"</a>, Garfinkel/Spafford,
1992, 0-937175-72-2 - very practical, very secure, very UNIX
<p><a href="bkpscrfr.rvw"> "Principles of Signalling for Cell Relay and Frame
Relay"</a>, Minoli/Dobrowski, 1995, 0-89006-708-2, U$77.00 - overview
and compendium of cell examples
<p><a href="bkpthvir.rvw"> "A Pathology of Computer Viruses"</a>, Ferbrache,
1992, 0-387-19610-2, U$49/UK#24.50 - good technical overview for the
serious researcher
<p><a href="bkpthwrk.rvw"> "The Complete Guide to Pathworks"</a>, Spencer, ,
- DOS and VMS only, but a reasonably good overview
<p><a href="bkqrcnun.rvw"> "A Quarter Century of Unix"</a>, Salus, 1994,
0-201-54777-5, U$26.95 - interesting and fun, but poorly related to
present
<p><a href="bkqrfgrp.rvw"> "Quick Reference to Computer Graphics Terms"</a>,
Stevens, 1993, 0-12-668310-7 - good, solid, wide-ranging and thorough
<p><a href="bkrddbsc.rvw"> "Research Directions in Database Security"</a>,
Lunt (ed), , - rather generic, but a good intro to the various
problems in a very complex area
<p><a href="bkresedt.rvw"> "ResEdit Complete"</a>, Alley/Strange, 1994,
0-201-62686-1, U$34.95/C$44.95 - good solid intro to ResEdit,
concentrating on interface aspects
<p><a href="bkrgtasl.rvw"> "The Revolutionary Guide to Assembly
Language"</a>, Maljugin/Izrailevich/Sopin/Lavin, 1993, 1-874416-12-5,
U$39.95/C$55.95/UK#34.95 - very complete introduction for the
professional programmer
<p><a href="bkridint.rvw"> "Riding the Internet Highway"</a>, Fisher, 1993,
1-56205-192-X - shorter version of online guide but no major missing
parts
<p><a href="bkrmsgml.rvw"> "README.1ST: SGML for Writers and Editors"</a>,
Turner/Douglass/Turner, 1996, 0-13-432717-9 - great introduction,
although a little longwinded in defence of SGML
<p><a href="bkrnpfwb.rvw"> "Running a Perfect Web Site"</a>, David Chandler,
1995, 0-7897-0210-X, U$39.99/C$53.99/UK#37.49 - an overview that
touches all the topics, but doesn't give much detail on any
<p><a href="bkrnwbrn.rvw"> "The Runaway Brain"</a>, Wills, 1993,
0-465-03131-5 - interesting stories behind some of the recent studies
in human evolution but incomplete and without direction
<p><a href="bkrookuw.rvw"> "The Rookie's Guide to UnixWare"</a>,
Adams/Isaacs/Kaufman, 1993, 0-7821-1376-1, U$19.9x, U$19.95/C$26.95 -
a rookie book. Why was this written?
<p><a href="bkrrampr.rvw"> "The Rise and Resurrection of the American
Programmer"</a>, Edward Yourdon, 1996, 0-13-121831-X, U$26.95/C$34.95
- not much for programmers, but probably useful for managers
<p><a href="bkrs2sol.rvw"> "The RS-232 Solution"</a>, Campbell, 1989,
0-89588-488-7, U$24.95/C$32.95 - practical and readable, but not the
full spec
<p><a href="bkrsi.rvw"> "Repetitive Strain Injury"</a>, Pascarelli, 1994,
0-471-59533-0 - important and often misunderstood problem which can
have severe implications for both individuals and the industry as a
whole
<p><a href="bkrunlin.rvw"> "Running Linux"</a>, Welsh/Kaufman, 1995,
1-56592-100-3, U$24.95 - how to get and install Linux, and what to do
with it once you've got it
<p><a href="bkrxpcav.rvw"> "Rx PC: The Anti-Virus Handbook"</a>, Janet
Endrijonas, 1993, 0-8306-4202-1, C$59.95 - ultimately dated and
unreliable, but the best of the bad bunch of virus books
<p><a href="bksadmac.rvw"> "Sad Macs, Bombs, and Other Disasters"</a>,
Landau, 1993, 0-201-62207-6 - good basic Mac recovery and fixit book
<p><a href="bksafwar.rvw"> "Safeware: Systems Safety and Computers"</a>,
Nancy Leveson, 1995, 0-201-11972-2, U$49.43 - more related to safety
overall than to software, but good overview
<p><a href="bkscncmp.rvw"> "Security in Computing"</a>, Charles P. Pfleeger,
1989, 0-13-798943-1 - reasonable textbook, but some shortcomings
<p><a href="bksconsh.rvw"> "SCO in a Nutshell"</a>, Cutler, 1994,
1-56592-037-6, U$9.95 - quick technical reference for SCO UNIX
<p><a href="bkscoopm.rvw"> "Symantec C++"</a>, Dan Parks Sydow, 1994,
1-55958-633-8, U$39.95/C$55.95/UK#37.49 - Yes, but ...
<p><a href="bkscsuhk.rvw"> "Secrets of a Super Hacker"</a>, Dennis Fiery,
1994, 1-55950-106-5, U$19.95 - oddly disjointed perspective, generally
good for protection awareness but no tech details
<p><a href="bksdty2k.rvw"> "Strategic Database Technology"</a>, Alan R.
Simon, 1995, 1-55860-264-X - good management level overview
<p><a href="bkseeuns.rvw"> "Seeing the Unseen"</a>, Roger Bruce, 1994,
0-262-02387-3, U$39.95 - the life and work of Harold Edgerton
<p><a href="bkselena.rvw"> "For the Sake of Elena"</a>, George, 1992,
0-553-56127-8, U$5.95/C$6.95 - fiction, good mystery but bad mistake
on use of terminals
<p><a href="bksex.rvw"> "Sex as a Heap of Malfunctioning Rubble"</a>,
Abrahams (ed), 1993, 1-56305-312-8, U$9.95 - not quite as funny as
BJIR I, but still a riot
<p><a href="bksgtcvr.rvw"> "Survivor's Guide to Computer Viruses"</a>, Virus
Bulletin, 1993, 0-9522114-0-8, UK#19.95 - relatively accurate, but
disappointing coming from the Virus Bulletin
<p><a href="bkshkwav.rvw"> "Shockwave Rider"</a>, John Brunner, , - fiction,
"tapeworm" is a minor but important aspect of the plot
<p><a href="bkshrtvr.rvw"> "A Short Course on Computer Viruses"</a>, Cohen,
1994, 0-471-00768-4 - excellent analysis providing thorough guidance
for antiviral policy and procedures
<p><a href="bkslppcn.rvw"> "The SLIP/PPP Connection"</a>, Paul Gilster, 1995,
0-471-11712-9, U$24.95/C$32.50 - OK intro to dial-up IP but short in
the vital install area
<p><a href="bksmiley.rvw"> "Smileys"</a>, David W. Sanderson/Dale Dougherty,
1993, 1-56592-041-4 - short, mostly listing, some discussion (COM931)
<p><a href="bksmldct.rvw"> "The Smiley Dictionary"</a>, Seth Godin, , - not
as complete as Sanderson and Dougherty, but nicer format
<p><a href="bksncrsh.rvw"> "Snow Crash"</a>, Stephenson, 1992, 0-553-56261-4
- fiction, sound technical background for nets and programming,
interesting plot line about an "information virus" and funny
<p><a href="bksndmal.rvw"> "sendmail"</a>, Costales/Allman/Rickert, 1993,
1-56592-056-2 - complete overview and reference on sendmail
<p><a href="bksosmtr.rvw"> "Son of Stupid Mac Tricks"</a>, Bob LeVitus, 1991,
0-201-56787-3, U$19.95/C$25.95 - good fun, well chosen and tested
<p><a href="bksouppc.rvw"> "Even You Can Soup Up and Fix PCs"</a>, Jones,
1993, 0-672-30343-4, U$16.95 - not necessarily a good repair guide,
but a good intro to the PC and its peripherals
<p><a href="bkspmstr.rvw"> "Spymaster"</a>, Colitt, 1995, 0-201-40738-8,
U$23.00/C$32.00 - biography of Markus Wolf, head of the East German
HVA and purported model for Le Carre's Karla
<p><a href=bksprdst.rvw"> "Superdistribution"</a>, Brad Cox, 1996,
0-201-50208-9, U$26.85 - like objects but doesn't prove they cure
cancer
<p><a href="bkspnweb.rvw"> "Spinning the Web"</a>, Andrew Ford, 1995,
1-850-32141-8 - a quick but worthwhile guide for those building real
Web sites
<p><a href="bksscref.rvw"> "UNIX System Command Summary"</a>, SSC, , - UNIX
and other reference pamphlets
<p><a href="bkstdint.rvw"> "Student's Guide to the Internet"</a>, Clark,
1995, 1-56761-545-7, U$14.99/C$20.95 - appropriate student level tone,
writing and information
<p><a href="bkstepsl.rvw"> "STEPS for Implementing Local Area Networks"</a>,
Cauchi/Dennison, , - excellent questions. No answers.
<p><a href="bkstinsh.rvw"> "Straight Talk About the Information
Superhighway"</a>, Goldsborough, 1994, 1-56761-513-9, U$19.99/C$26.99
- hype, enthusiasm, and very little straight talk
<p><a href="bkstlcod.rvw"> "Steal This Code"</a>, Al Williams, 1996,
0-201-40998-4, U$34.95/C$48.00 - rather pedestrian programming guide
<p><a href="bkstptrk.rvw"> "Stupid Beyond Belief PC Tricks"</a>,
LeVitus/Tittel, 1992, 0-201-63235-7, U$19.95 - very cute and even
occasionally useful
<p><a href="bkstrtpc.rvw"> "The Streetwise Guide to PCs"</a>, Jerome/Taylor,
1993, 0-201-60839-1, U$14.95 - opinionated harangue against the
industry, but many good points
<p><a href="bksucint.rvw"> "Success with Internet"</a>, Wyatt, 1994,
1-884133-01-0, U$29.95/C$38.95 - reasonable guide, some UNIX and
Delphi bias
<p><a href="bksucxcl.rvw"> "Success With Excel for Windows"</a>, Wyatt, 1994,
0-9635851-9-3, U$27.95/C$35.95 - another copy of the docs with some
templates on disk
<p><a href="bksupojt.rvw"> "The Supervisor and On-the-Job Training"</a>,
Martin Broadwell, 1995, 0-201-56363-0 - good quick guide to improving
training
<p><a href="bksvhspc.rvw"> "History of the Personal Computer"</a>, Veit,
1993, 1-56664-030-X, U$27.95/C$32.95 - idiosyncratic review and
personal stories about some of the earliest hobbyist computers
<p><a href="bksybios.rvw"> "System BIOS for IBM PCs, Compatibles, and EISA
Computers Second Edition"</a>, Phoenix Technologies Ltd., 1991,
0-201-57760-7 - reference for programming "(almost) down to the metal"
on PCs
<p><a href="bksyslaw.rvw"> "Syslaw"</a>, Rose/Wallace, 1992, - legal aspects
of BBSes and online systems
<p><a href="bktaoaps.rvw"> "The Tao of AppleScript"</a>, Schneider, 1993?,
1-56830-075-1, U$24.95/C$31.95 - good intro to an important utility,
but programmer rather than user oriented
<p><a href="bktccrnv.rvw"> "The Technical Career Navigator"</a>, Weiss, 1995,
0-13-148396-X, U$19.95 - readable, but generic and trite advice
<p><a href="bktchcrd.rvw"> "The Technology Coordinator"</a>, Moursund, 1992,
1-56484-015-8 - more optimistic than realistic, good range but little
practicality
<p><a href="bktchdcm.rvw"> "Technical Aspects of Data Communications"</a>,
McNamara, 1988, 1-55558-007-6 - an intro to data comm course between
covers
<p><a href="bktchgnt.rvw"> "The Technology Gauntlet"</a>, Kilduff/Blewett,
1994, 0-201-63359-0, U$24.75 - generic advice on how to implement a
new computer system
<p><a href="bktchnmn.rvw"> "Technimanagement"</a>, David Brown, 1995,
0-13-180811-7 - solid management advice for technical groups
<p><a href="bktcltkt.rvw"> "Tcl and the Tk Toolkit"</a>, Ousterhout, 1994,
0-201-63337-X, U$36.75 - documentation for the Tcl and Tk scripting
languages, particularly useful for user interface design
<p><a href="bktcpadm.rvw"> "TCP/IP Network Administration"</a>, Hunt, 1992,
0-937175-82-X - practical guide to TCP/IP administration and setup for
both LAN and Internet setups (heavy on UNIX)
<p><a href="bktcpipi.rvw"> "TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1"</a>, Stevens, 1994,
0-201-63346-9 - great text for the protocols of TCP/IP ("illustrated"
by examples from a real network)
<p><a href="bkteched.rvw"> "Technical Editing"</a>, Tarutz, 1992,
0-201-56356-8 - an excellent overview of, and helpful suggestions for,
the editing process; of use to the editor, writer or manager of either
<p><a href="bktermcp.rvw"> "termcap and terminfo"</a>, Strang/Mui/O'Reilly, ,
- good overview and tutorial
<p><a href="bktewssg.rvw"> "The Essential Web Surfer Survival Guide"</a>,
Fristrup, 1996, 0-13-442971-0, U$29.95 - bloated, undisciplined and
definitely not essential
<p><a href="bktexexm.rvw"> "TeX by Example"</a>, Borde, 1992, 0-12-117650-9 -
excellent tutorial using examples of various document styles
<p><a href="bktg2msn.rvw"> "The Trail Guide to the Microsoft Network"</a>,
Newrock, 1996, 0-201-48943-0, U$12.95/C$18.00 - an overview, but
facile, barely touches on Internet access, and technical flaws
<p><a href="bktgcsrv.rvw"> "The Trail Guide to CompuServe"</a>,
Wiggins/Tittel, 1995, 0-201-40834-1, U$12.95/C$16.95 - solid, short
and worthwhile for new Compu$pend users
<p><a href="bktgprod.rvw"> "The Trail Guide to Prodigy"</a>, Halliday, 1995,
0-201-40972-0, U$12.95/C$16.95 - the usual "explain the menus" style,
but one of the few that concentrates on Prodigy
<p><a href="bktibtbd.rvw"> "The Internet Business to Business Directory"</a>,
Sandra E. Eddy/Michael M. Swertfager/Margaret M. E. Cusick, 1996,
0-7821-1751-1, U$29.99 - listing of Web sites, but needs lots of work
<p><a href="bktigfnu.rvw"> "The Internet Guide for New Users"</a>, Dern,
1994, 0-07-016511-4, U$27.95 - excellent introduction for serious
users
<p><a href="bktlsnmp.rvw"> "Total SNMP"</a>, Harnedy, 1994, 1-878956-33-7,
U$45.00 - hefty reference for SNMP developers
<p><a href="bktltchb.rvw"> "Telecommunications Technology Handbook"</a>,
Daniel Minoli, 1991, 0-89006-425-3, U$89.00 - another classic telecom
text
<p><a href="bktmoawb.rvw"> "The Mother of All Windows Books"</a>,
Leonhard/Simon, 1993, 0-201-62475-3 U$39.95 - lots of info, but
disorganized
<p><a href="bktojovr.rvw"> "The Tojo Virus"</a>, Randall, 1991,
0-8217-3436-9, U$4.95/C$5.95 - fiction, corporate insider info at IBM,
but no really accurate technical stuff
<p><a href="bktoue.rvw"> "The Online User's Encyclopedia"</a>, Aboba, 1993,
0-201-62214-9 - lots of stuff from beginner to advanced, Modem setup
to Intenet, but could use better organization
<p><a href="bktrbcmp.rvw"> "The Trouble with Computers"</a>, Thomas K.
Landauer, 1995, 0-262-12186-7, U$27.50 - good compilation of studies
showing the problem of lack of assistance with productivity, but no
real answers
<p><a href="bktrmcmp.rvw"> "Terminal Compromise"</a>, Schwartau, 1991,
0-962-87000-5, U$19.95/C$24.95 - fiction, some good security ideas
buried in a lot of bad writing
<p><a href="bktrmexp.rvw"> "The Terminal Experiment"</a>, Robert J. Sawyer,
1995, 0-06-105310-4, U$5.50/C$6.50 - fiction, an experiment in
determining life after death, but surprisingly realistic computers and
technology
<p><a href="bktrntds.rvw"> "Token Ring Network Design"</a>, Bird, 1994,
0-201-62760-4, U$29.95 - cabling and layout rules
<p><a href="bktscppp.rvw"> "Tom Swan's C++ Primer"</a>, Swan, 1992,
0-672-30188-1, U$34.95/C$43.95 - good, positive textbook for C++
programming
<p><a href="bktsdet.rvw"> "Top Secret Data Encryption Techniques"</a>, Held,
1993, 0-672-30293-4, U$24.95/C$31.95 - fun and maybe useful but *not*
top secret. BASIC source included.
<p><a href="bktvgtvc.rvw"> "The Visual Guide to Visual C++"</a>, Nancy
Nicolaisen, 1994, 1-56604-079-5, U$29.95 - no tutorial value
<p><a href="bkuemail.rvw"> "Using E-Mail"</a>, Gibbons et al, 1994,
0-7897-0023-9, U$24.99/C$33.99/UK#22.99 - a few missing areas and a
lot of docs for commercial systems, but a good overall coverage
<p><a href="bkuemlef.rvw"> "Using Email Effectively"</a>, Linda Lamb/Jerry
Peek, 1995, 1-56592-103-8, U$14.95 - good, though not very detailed,
coverage of email generally
<p><a href="bkugtpch.rvw"> "The Underground Guide to Troubleshooting PC
Hardware"</a>, Alfred Poor, 1996, 0-201-48997-X, U$19.95/C$27.00 - get
this and one other--it fits with the holes of others
<p><a href="bkumassc.rvw"> "Using McAfee Associates Software for Safe
Computing"</a>, Jacobsen, 1992, 0-9627374-1-0, U$16.95 - printed docs
for SCAN et al
<p><a href="bkumoswn.rvw"> "Using Mosaic for Windows"</a>, Gauer, 1994,
0-9698853-0-X, C$19.95 - good basic beginning guide
<p><a href="bkumskmt.rvw"> "Using MS-DOS Kermit"</a>, Gianone, 1992,
0-13-952276-X - excellent documentation for MS-Kermit, excellent
overview of terminal emulation and file transfer in general
<p><a href="bkuncmin.rvw"> "UNIX Communications and the Internet"</a>,
Anderson/Costales/Henderson/Pike, 1995, 0-672-30537-2,
U$35.00/C$47.95/UK#26.95 - OK overall reference, but really heavy on
UUCP
<p><a href="bkuncmsc.rvw"> "The Underground Guide to Computer Security"</a>,
Michael Alexander, 1996, 0-201-48918-X, U$19.95/C$27.00 - OK intro for
desktops
<p><a href="bkundcds.rvw"> "Undocumented DOS: A Programmer's Guide to
Reserved MS-DOS Functions and Data Structures"</a>, Schulman et al,
1994, 0-201-63287-X, U$44.95/C$57.95 - not only good internals book,
but a good read, too
<p><a href="bkundcnt.rvw"> "Understanding Computer Networks"</a>, Apple,
1989, 0-201-19773-1, U$10.95/C$13.95 - short and basic quick intro to
data networking
<p><a href="bkunddce.rvw"> "Understanding DCE"</a>, Rosenberry/Kenney/Fisher,
1992, 1-56592-005-8 - a good intro not only to DCE but the field of
distributed processing as a whole
<p><a href="bkundjip.rvw"> "Understanding Japanese Information
Processing"</a>, Lunde, 1993, 1-56592-043-0 - readable and fascinating
work covering not only the problems of data I/O in a foreign language,
but of data structuring and representation overall
<p><a href="bkundlan.rvw"> "Understanding Local Area Networks"</a>, Schatt,
1992, 0-672-30115-6 - good broad overview and introduction for those
who will need to plan, but will definitely need more support to be
workable
<p><a href="bkundtcm.rvw"> "Understanding Data Communications"</a>, Held,
1991, 0-672-30005-2, U$24.95/C$31.95 - uneven material, emphasis on
engineering topics but possibly good adjunct text
<p><a href="bkundtel.rvw"> "Understanding Telephone Electronics"</a>,
Bigelow, 1991, 0-672-27350-0, U$24.95/C$31.95 - good introduction for
the non-telephony professional
<p><a href="bkundunx.rvw"> "The Underground Guide to UNIX"</a>, John
Montgomery, 1995, 0-201-40653-5, U$24.95/C$31.95 - good tips and
amusing reading, but somewhat disorganized
<p><a href="bkundwrd.rvw"> "The Underground Guide to Word for Windows"</a>,
Leonhard, 1994, 0-201-40650-0, U$19.95/C$25.95 - hobbyist perspective,
but some useful stuff
<p><a href="bkundxcl.rvw"> "The Underground Guide to Excel 5.0 for
Windows"</a>, Hudspeth/Lee, 1994, 0-202-40651-9, U$19.95 - background
stuff, but possibly not for all users
<p><a href="bkunicod.rvw"> "The Unicode Standard, Version 2.0"</a>, The
Unicode Consortium, 1996, 0-201-483455-9 - like it says
<p><a href="bkunlsrp.rvw"> "The Underground Guide to Laser Printers"</a>,
Jeffries et al, 1993, 1-56609-045-8, U$12.00/C$17.00 - extremely
valuable guide for maintenance, repair and even a few fun things.
Somewhat dated.
<p><a href="bkunmvpr.rvw"> "UNIX for MVS Programmers"</a>, Harry Singh, 1997,
0-13-442989-3 - a basic UNIX intro that mentions MVS at times: not a
useful guide for experienced mainframers
<p><a href="bkunscpt.rvw"> "UNIX Security: A Practical Tutorial"</a>, N.
Derek Arnold, 1993, 0-07-002560-6 - pedestrian and dated textbook.
Includes source for UNIX virus.
<p><a href="bkunsyah.rvw"> "UNIX System Administration Handbook"</a>, Evi
Nemeth/Garth Snyder/Scott Seebass/Trent Hein, 1995, 0-13-151051-7 -
good organization, complete coverage, lucid writing
<p><a href="bkunsymn.rvw"> "The Keys to Successful UNIX System
Management"</a>, Robert King Ables, 1995, 0-13-948381-0 - sysadmin's
job description
<p><a href="bkunwn95.rvw"> "Unauthorized Windows 95"</a>, Andrew Schulman,
1994, 1-56884-305-4, U$39.99/C$54.99/UK#38.99 - a thorough examination
of just how Windows 95 has been developed from DOS and Windows
<p><a href="bkunxcbe.rvw"> "UNIX Commands by Example"</a>,
Elboth/Dannehl/Larsen, 1994, 0-13-103953-9 - an extreme subset of the
man pages
<p><a href="bkunxcmp.rvw"> "The UNIX Companion"</a>, Harley Hahn, 1995,
0-07-882149-5, U$29.95 - "UNIX Unbound" recidivus
<p><a href="bkunxdos.rvw"> "UNIX for DOS Users"</a>, Martin R. Arick, 1995,
0-471-04988-3, U$24.95/C$34.95 - for intermediate DOS users, but watch
for errors
<p><a href="bkunxhtr.rvw"> "The UNIX-Haters Handbook"</a>,
Garfinkel/Weise/Strassmann, 1994, 1-56884-203-1, U$16.95/C$22.95 - a
bad tempered search for UNIX bugs
<p><a href="bkunxmde.rvw"> "UNIX Made Easy"</a>, John Muster, 1996,
0-07-882173-8, U$34.95 - certainly a very fast way to get up and
running on UNIX
<p><a href="bkunxmsd.rvw"> "UNIX For The MS-DOS User"</a>, Pugh, 1994,
0-13-146077-3 - good starting guide, not limited to DOS users
<p><a href="bkunxnsh.rvw"> "UNIX in a Nutshell"</a>, Gilly, 1992,
1-56592-001-5 - good general UNIX reference, though short on
communications
<p><a href="bkunxntp.rvw"> "UNIX Network Programming"</a>, Stevens, 1990,
0-13-949876-1 - very solid textbook on the subject
<p><a href="bkunxntw.rvw"> "Unix Networking"</a>, Kochan/Wood, 1989,
0-672-48440-4, U$29.95/C$38.95 - series of essays that serve as a very
general introduction to concepts
<p><a href="bkunxsma.rvw"> "UNIX Systems for Modern Architectures"</a>,
Schimmel, 1994, 0-201-63338-8, U$47.50 - addresses the gap between OS
texts that don't address modern architectures and hardware books that
don't deal with OSes - and very well, too
<p><a href="bkunxsvb.rvw"> "UNIX System V Bible"</a>, Prata/Martin, 1987,
0-672-22562-X, U$29.95/C$37.95 - good command list and descriptions,
but probably not biblical status
<p><a href="bkunxtmd.rvw"> "UNIX Tamed"</a>, Rodney Wilson, 1996,
0-13-443037-9 - quick intro for those used to computers
<p><a href="bkunxunb.rvw"> "Open Computing: UNIX Unbound"</a>, Hahn, 1994,
0-07-882050-2, U$27.95 - a thorough, readable and good general
introduction to the system and "the Unix way"
<p><a href="bkunxunl.rvw"> "UNIX Unleashed"</a>, Sams Development, 1994,
0-672-30402-3, U$49.99/C$67.99 - covers some stuff that others don't,
but then, given the size, it'd have to
<p><a href="bkupmnpc.rvw"> "Upgrade and Maintain Your PC"</a>, James Karney,
1996, 1-55828-460-5, U$39.95/C$55.95 - verbose, fairly mundane, and
bad on software
<p><a href="bkupos.rvw"> "Unix, Posix, and Open Systems"</a>,
Quarterman/Wilhelm - good intro to one of the current "buzz phrases"
<p><a href="bkuprocm.rvw"> "ProComm Plus 2.0"</a>, Campbell, 1991,
0-89588-879-3, U$10.95/C$14.95 - reasonable, but simplistic, starter
document
<p><a href="bkusckmt.rvw"> "Using C-Kermit"</a>, da Cruz/Gianone, 1993,
1-55558-108-0 - the general guide
<p><a href="bkusenet.rvw"> "Usenet: Netnews for Everyone"</a>, Fristrup,
1994, 0-13-123167-7, U$24.95/C$32.95 - a tad unrealistic as regards
the Usenet community, and an expanded but often confusing list of
newsgroups
<p><a href="bkusgdos.rvw"> "Using DOS"</a>, Gerry Routledge/Suzanne
Weixel/Michael O'Mara, 1995, 0-7897-0095-6, U$19.99/C$26.99/UK#18.49 -
the explanations are no better than in the DOS manual, and the
additional information is questionable
<p><a href="bkusgmac.rvw"> "Using Your Mac"</a>, Todd Stauffer, 1995,
0-7897-0094-8, U$19.99/C$26.99/UK#18.49 - yet another Mac guide
<p><a href="bkuslinx.rvw"> "Using Linux"</a>, Jack Tackett/David Gunter/Lance
Brown, 1995, 0-7897-0100-6, U$49.99/C$67.99/UK#46.99 - very mixed bag
of copied install material and software docs for UNIX progs
<p><a href="bkusnint.rvw"> "Using the Internet"</a>, Tolhurst et al, 1994,
1-56529-353-3, U$39.95/C$52.95 - no consistent audience level and tons
of reworked files and FAQs
<p><a href="bkusntbk.rvw"> "The Usenet Book"</a>, Bryan Pfaffenberger, 1995,
0-201-40978-X, U$26.95/C$34.95 - the best general coverage of Usenet
news to date
<p><a href="bkusnthb.rvw"> "The Usenet Handbook"</a>, Mark Harrison, 1995,
1-56592-101-1, U$24.95 - written by someone who knows Usenet, readable
by anyone, but a "techie" feel and some important gaps
<p><a href="bkusntsc.rvw"> "Using Netscape"</a>, Warren Ernst, 1995,
0-7897-0211-8, U$19.99/C$26.99/UK#18.49 - surprisingly little
information on Netscape
<p><a href="bkusnw41.rvw"> "Using NetWare 4.1"</a>, Bill Lawrence et al,
1995, 1-56529-894-2, U$39.99/C$53.99/UK#36.99 - reproduces the Novell
docs without adding to them
<p><a href="bkususne.rvw"> "Using UseNet Newsgroups"</a>,
Gregory/Estabrook/Mann/Parker, 1995, 0-7897-0134-0, U$19.99/C$26.99 -
oversimplified and underfacted
<p><a href="bkusuucp.rvw"> "Using UUCP and Usenet"</a>, Todino/Dougherty,
1991, 0-937175-10-2 - short
<p><a href="bkvbptkt.rvw"> "Visual Basic Power Toolkit"</a>, Richard
Mansfield/Evangelos Petroutsos, 1995, 1-56604-190-2, U$39.95 - much
ado about very little programming information
<p><a href="bkvgmsac.rvw"> "The Visual Guide to Microsoft Access"</a>, Walter
R. Bruce III/Dan Madoni/Rich Wolf, 1994, 1-56604-070-1, U$29.95 - a
substitue for the Access docs
<p><a href="bkvgtvba.rvw"> "The Visual Guide to Visual Basic for
Applications"</a>, Richard Mansfield, 1994, 1-56604-147-3, U$27.95 -
simplistic tutorial at keypunching level
<p><a href="bkvodunx.rvw"> "VooDoo UNIX"</a>, Charlie Russel/Sharon Crawford,
1994, 1-56604-067-1, U$27.95 - snippets and gimmicks
<p><a href="bkvoodos.rvw"> "Voodoo DOS"</a>, Kay Nelson, 1993, 1-56604-046-9,
U$21.95 - random DOS tricks, sometimes useful, sometimes trivial,
sometimes dangerous
<p><a href="bkvrconk.rvw"> "The Virtual Reality Construction Kit"</a>,
Gradecki, 1994, 0-471-00953-9 - useful and practical for the hobbyist
<p><a href="bkvrmlev.rvw"> "VRML: Exploring Virtual Worlds on the
Internet"</a>, Walter Goralski/Matthew Poli/Peter Vogel, 1997,
0-13-486960-5, U$39.95/CC$55.95 - user level intro
<p><a href="bkvrmlsb.rvw"> "The VRML Sourcebook"</a>, Ames/Nadeau/Moreland,
1996, 0-471-14159-3, U$29.95/C$39.50 - introduction to the basics
<p><a href="bkvrpabi.rvw"> "Virtual Reality: Practical Applications in
Business and Industry"</a>, Dimitris Chorafas/Heinrich Steinmann,
1995, 0-13-185638-3 - not much info in area of the areas in the title
<p><a href="bkvrrlty.rvw"> "Virtual Reality"</a>, Wexelblat (ed), 1993,
0-12-745045-9 - solid and practical overview of the current state of
VR, essays by those working in the field
<p><a href="bkvrsdae.rvw"> "Virus Detection and Elimination"</a>, Rune
Skardhamar, 1996, 0-12-647690-X - unreliable, badly written and likely
from one of the vx crowd
<p><a href="bkvrtcom.rvw"> "The Virtual Community"</a>, Rheingold, 1993,
0-201-60870-7 - glimpses of narrow slices of the nets
<p><a href="bkvrtlit.rvw"> "Virtual Light"</a>, Gibson, 1993, 0-7704-2568-2 -
fiction, nice story, but hardly sf at all
<p><a href="bkvrtrlt.rvw"> "Virual Reality"</a>, Rheingold, 1991,
0-671-77897-8, C$16.75 - one man's self-indulgent overview
<p><a href="bkvrxcbr.rvw"> "Virtual Reality and the Exploration of
Cyberspace"</a>, Hamit, 1993, 0-672-30361-2, U$26.95/C$33.95 - very
balanced overview of the VR field
<p><a href="bkvslztn.rvw"> "Visualization: The Master Skill in Mental
Training"</a>, Dalloway, 1992, 0-9634933-0-2, U$14.95 - simple
relaxation and past review excercises
<p><a href="bkvxclst.rvw"> "VAXcluster Principles"</a>, Davis, 1993,
EY-M740E-DP-CRE - good background
<p><a href="bkw3cmrf.rvw"> "The World Wide Web Complete Reference"</a>,
Stout, 1996, 0-07-882142-8, U$29.95 - exactly as it says, very
thorough and an excellent (though heavy) introduction
<p><a href="bkw3ji12.rvw"> "World Wide Web Journal: Key Specifications of the
World Wide Web"</a>, Connolly, 1996, 1-56592-190-9, U$24.95/C$35.95 -
RFCs, working drafts and other specs
<p><a href="bkw3jis1.rvw"> "World Wide Web Journal"</a>, Berners-Lee, 1995,
1-56592-169-0, U$39.95/C$56.95 - proceedings of the 4th IW3
conference, high quality papers and energetic research
<p><a href="bkw3srst.rvw"> "Web Search Strategies"</a>, Bryan Pfaffenberger,
1996, 1-55828-470-2, U$29.95/C$41.95 - good list of search sites, poor
strategies
<p><a href="bkw6fwes.rvw"> "Word 6 for Windows Essentials"</a>, Geoffrey
Mandel, 1994, 1-56609-106-3, U$29.95/C$41.95 - absolutely first rate
<p><a href="bkwabi2.rvw"> "Wabi 2: Opening Windows"</a>, Scott Fordin/Susan
Nolin, 1996, 0-13-461617-0 - docs for Wabi
<p><a href="bkwaycln.rvw"> "Way of the Clans"</a>, Thurston, 1991,
0-451-45101-5, U$4.50/C$5.50 - fiction, extremely implausible on *all*
fronts. Probably popular with the video game set.
<p><a href="bkwbsrhb.rvw"> "The Web Server Handbook"</a>, Pete Palmer/Adam
Schneider/Anne Chenette, 1996, 0-13-239930-X, U$39.95/C$51.00 - a
collection of banal Web related information
<p><a href="bkwcscd.rvw"> "What Computers Still Can't Do"</a>, Dreyfus,
1992, 0-262-54067-3, U$13.95 - important take on AI, but limited to a
rather narrow view
<p><a href="bkwdidnm.rvw"> "The Macintosh Bible What Do I Do Now Book"</a>,
Rubin, , 0-940235-23-4, U$22.00 - good general guide to software
problems and fixes
<p><a href="bkweapon.rvw"> "Weapon"</a>, Mason, 1989, 1-55773-309-0 -
fiction, pulp high tech thriller, but with an oddly realistic version
of neural nets
<p><a href="bkwebwev.rvw"> "Web Weaving"</a>, Eric Tilton/Carl Steadman/Tyler
Jones, 1996, 0-201-48959-7, U$24.95/C$34.00 - covers a lot of related
topics. Not bad, but not great.
<p><a href="bkweonla.rvw"> "The Whole Earth Online Almanac"</a>, Rittner,
1993, 1-56686-090-3, U$32.95/C$41.95 - includes not only Internet but
Fidonet and commercial services as well, but a very odd collection and
book
<p><a href="bkwhtint.rvw"> "What's On the Internet"</a>, Gagnon, 1995,
1-56609-184-5, U$19.95/C$25.95 - a list of Usenet newsgroups with
descriptions
<p><a href="bkwhtnnj.rvw"> "White Ninja"</a>, Eric V. Lustbader, 1990,
0-449-21851-1, U$5.95/C$6.95 - fiction, a non-viral supervirus as a
side issue
<p><a href="bkwhycac.rvw"> "Why Computers Are Computers"</a>, David Rutland,
1995, 1-885391-05-6, U$24.95 - good intro to the developments of
computers in this century, although biased and sometimes poorly
written
<p><a href="bkwlkwww.rvw"> "Walking the World Wide Web"</a>, Shannon
Turlington, 1995, 1-56604-208-9, U$29.95 - reasonably well done
overview of current W3 sites - for whatever that is worth
<p><a href="bkwmfrst.rvw"> "Way More Free Stuff From the Internet"</a>,
Vincent, 1995, 1-883577-50-0, U$19.99/C$27.99 - yet another pile of
stuff on the net
<p><a href="bkwndmqr.rvw"> "Windows 3.1 for Dummies Quick Reference"</a>,
Harvey, 1994, 1-56884-951-6, U$8.95/C$12.95/UK#8.95 - well organized
quick start and reference
<p><a href="bkwnhths.rvw"> "Windows Hothouse"</a>, Mark Clarkson, 1994,
0-201-62669-1, U$34.95/C$44.95 - lots of artificial life fun with
Visual C++
<p><a href="bkwnintg.rvw"> "The Windows Internet Tour Guide"</a>, Fraase,
1994, 1-56604-081-7, U$24.95 - decent, but not spectacular, demo of
Chameleon software
<p><a href="bkwnprog.rvw"> "Windows Network Programming"</a>, Ralph Davis, ,
0-201-58133-7,U$29.95/C$38.95 - good programming reference
<p><a href="bkwnsknp.rvw"> "Windows Sockets Network Programming"</a>, Bob
Quinn/Dave Shute, 1996, 0-201-63372-8, U$47.29 - very thorough
coverage from all sides
<p><a href="bkwnwrkb.rvw"> "The Windows for Workgroups Bible"</a>,
Miastkowski/Lent, 1993, 0-201-62281-5 - good intro to both networking
aspects and applications (though not quite deserving of biblical
status)
<p><a href="bkwp6ppk.rvw"> "The WordPerfect 6 Print & Presentation Kit"</a>,
Solomon, 1993, 0-201-62261-0, U$28.95/C$37.95 - extremely basic, could
be used with systems other than WP6
<p><a href="bkwphmtl.rvw"> "Web Publishing with HoTMetaL"</a>, James
Jaworski, 1996, 0-7821-1691-4, 24.99 - docs and prog for HoTMetaL Lite
<p><a href="bkwphtml.rvw"> "Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML"</a>,
Laura Lemay, 1995, 0-672-30667-0, U$25.00/C$34.95 - a great
introduction
<p><a href="bkwpword.rvw"> "Web Publishing with Word"</a>, Asha Dornfest,
1996, 0-7821-1807-0, U$24.99 - simple docs for simple program
<p><a href="bkwrdmac.rvw"> "The Word Book for Macintosh Users"</a>, Engst, ,
1-56830-088-3, U$24.95/C$32.95 - very practical guide for introduction
and advanced work
<p><a href="bkwrdsol.rvw"> "Word for Windows 6 Solutions"</a>, Marmel, 1994,
0-471-30413-1 - very akin to the Word "help" system--if you don't know
it already, you probably can't find it
<p><a href="bkwrhrse.rvw"> "Warhorse"</a>, Zahn, 1990, 0-671-69868-0,
U$4.50/C$6.95 - interesting speculations on space evolved ecologies
<p><a href="bkwrk3pc.rvw"> "Running Microsoft Works 3 for the PC"</a>, Rubin,
, - another set of documentation for MS-Works
<p><a href="bkwrkmac.rvw"> "Running Microsoft Works 3 for the Apple
Macintosh"</a>, Charles Rubin, 1993, 1-55615-388-0, U$24.95/C$32.95 -
and one for the Mac
<p><a href="bkww95qe.rvw"> "Word for Windows 95 Quick and Easy"</a>,
Christian Crumlish, 1996, 0-7821-1778-3, U$22.99 - the most basic
basics
<p><a href="bkwwwmrk.rvw"> "World Wide Web Marketing"</a>, Jim Sterne, 1995,
0-471-12843-0, U$24.95/C$32.50 - a business book that really
understands the Web
<p><a href="bkwwwunl.rvw"> "The World Wide Web Unleashed"</a>,
December/Randall, 1994, 0-672-30617-4, U$35.00/C$47.95 - some material
that isn't covered elsewhere, but some redundancy, too
<p><a href="bkwycfua.rvw"> "When You Can't Find Your UNIX System
Administrator"</a>, Linda Mui, 1995, 1-56592-104-6, U$19.95 - the next
step after UNIX basics
<p><a href="bkwzdcns.rvw"> "Wizardry Consulted"</a>, Rick Cook, 1995,
0-671-87700-3, U$5.99 - fiction, techie as wizard with garbled UNIX
and Internet
<p><a href="bkxcl4fw.rvw"> "Excel 4 for Windows"</a>, Martin
Matthews/Stephanie Seymour, 1993, 0-07-881836-2, U$29.95 - repeat the
docs time, again
<p><a href="bkxcl5db.rvw"> "Excel 5 for Windows Spreadsheet Databases"</a>,
Dranchak, 1994, 0-471-30360-7, U$24.95 - good coverage of database
concepts and Excel specifics
<p><a href="bkxinout.rvw"> "X Window Inside & Out"</a>, Levi Reiss/Joseph
Radin, 1992, 0-07-881796-X, U$27.95 - intro to X programming
<p><a href="bkxl5spr.rvw"> "Excel 5 Super Book"</a>, McFedries, 1994,
0-672-30385-X, U$39.95/C$52.95 - thorough coverage from beginner to
advanced
<p><a href="bkxutool.rvw"> "X User Tools"</a>, Mui/Quercia, 1994,
1-56592-019-8, U$49.95 - tools, utilities and tips for the user of the
X interface
<p><a href="bkxwndws.rvw"> "X Window System"</a>, Scheifler/Gettys, 1992,
EY-J802E-DP-CRE - the defnitive reference
<p><a href="bkyakmac.rvw"> "Yakety Mac: the Telecom Tome"</a>, Rubin, 1992,
0-672-48548-6, U$34.95/C$43.95 - why do the Macs get all the good
modem refs?
<p><a href="bkynghrt.rvw"> "young@heart: Computing for Seniors"</a>, Mary
Furlong/Stefan B. Lipson, 1996, 0-07-882178-9, U$22.95 - pretty
average computer buyer's guide
<p><a href="bkyrintc.rvw"> "Your Internet Consultant"</a>, Savetz, 1994,
0-672-30520-8, U$25.00/C$34.95 - basically good introductory Internet
material in question and answer format
<p><a href="bkzap.rvw"> "Zap!"</a>, Sellers, 1994, 1-56609-021-0 -
discussion and suggestions regarding various ills that can be related
to computer use
<p><a href="bkzenint.rvw"> "Zen and the Art of the Internet"</a>, Kehoe,
1996, 0-13-452914-6, U$23.95 - first, shortest and still best of all
the introductory Internet guides. FTP and telnet resource guides, an
excellent overview of the functions for those starting out and a 12
page intro to HTML.
<p><a href="bkzmailh.rvw"> "The Z-Mail Handbook"</a>, Nelson, 1991,
0-937175-76-5 - documentation for the system
<p><a href="cbisdncl.rvw"> "ISDN: A Closer Look (ver. 2.1)"</a>, Bellcore,
1996, 1-57305-001-6, U$395.00 - page turner style computer based
training
<p><a href="csbarlow.rvw"> "USENIX Conference Keynote Address: San Francisco,
CA, January 17, 1994"</a>, Barlow, , 1-56592-992-6, U$9.95 -
interesting views on network control, privacy and the political
process
<p><a href="csfutrip.rvw"> "The Future of the Internet Protocol"</a>,
Malamud, 1993, 1-56592-996-9, U$24.95 - eight discussions of
developments and possible replacements
<p><a href="csglntop.rvw"> "Global Network Operations"</a>,
Malamud/Carpenter/Stockman/O'Dell/Huston, , 1-56592-993-4, U$16.95 -
discussions of network difficulties and arrangements in different
parts of the world, and the problems of organizing committees
<p><a href="csmbipnt.rvw"> "Mobile IP Networking"</a>, Malamud et al, 1993,
1-56592-994-2, U$9.95 - packet radio, satellite and stuff
<p><a href="mlalive.rvw"> "Alive 0, Alive 1"</a>, Suzana
Stojakovic-Celustka, 1994, - the Alive electronic mailing list, highly
recommended for those interested in computer viral or artificial life
studies
<p><a href="pcadvgrv.rvw"> Advanced Security hard disk security</a>
<p><a href="pcalrtyp.rvw"> All-the-Right-Type typing drill and practise</a>
<p><a href="pcantivp.rvw"> Antivirus Plus activity monitor</a>
<p><a href="pcantivr.rvw"> Antivirus activity monitor</a>
<p><a href="pcavast.rvw"> AVAST! Modular multilayered antiviral</a>
<p><a href="pccertus.rvw"> Certus LAN multilayered antiviral</a>
<p><a href="pccill2n.rvw"> PC-Cillin change detection</a>
<p><a href="pccpav.rvw"> Central Point Anti-Virus multilayered (basis for
Microsoft)</a>
<p><a href="pcctrlrm.rvw"> Control Room system information program with
change detection</a>
<p><a href="pcdatphs.rvw"> Data Physician Plus 3.1A multilayered
antiviral</a>
<p><a href="pcdsavt.rvw"> Dr. Solomon's Anti-Virus Toolkit 6.0 multilayered
antiviral</a>
<p><a href="pcdsksec.rvw"> DISKSECURE master boot record protection and
recovery</a>
<p><a href="pcelmntr.rvw"> Eliminator antiviral scanner</a>
<p><a href="pcfreeze.rvw"> Freeze!! simple general security product</a>
<p><a href="pcfrpot.rvw"> F-Prot version 1 antiviral utilites by Frisk
Software</a>
<p><a href="pcfrpot2.rvw"> F-Prot version 2 antiviral scanner and
disinfector</a>
<p><a href="pcfprotc.rvw"> F-Prot Professional (Command Software)</a>
<p><a href="pcfprotd.rvw"> F-Prot Professional (Data Fellows)</a>
<p><a href="pcguardn.rvw"> Data Security Plus by PC Guardian</a>
<p><a href="pcha5.rvw"> HyperACCESS 5 comm program</a>
<p><a href="pcibmav.rvw"> IBM Antivirus/DOS scanner and change detector</a>
<p><a href="pcibmscn.rvw"> IBM antiviral scanner</a>
<p><a href="pcim.rvw"> Integrity Master antiviral change detection and
scanner</a>
<p><a href="pcinocln.rvw"> InocuLAN by Cheynne, LAN version of IRIS
AntiVirus</a>
<p><a href="pcintel.rvw"> LANProtect 1.0 NetWare scanner</a>
<p><a href="pcmace.rvw"> Mace Vaccine activity monitor</a>
<p><a href="pcnd4dos.rvw"> Norton Destop for DOS utility program</a>
<p><a href="pcnrtnav.rvw"> Norton Antivirus multilayered</a>
<p><a href="pcnso.rvw"> Network Security Organizer by Leprechaun, LAN
vulnerability reports and antiviral management</a>
<p><a href="pcprocom.rvw"> Procomm Plus comm program</a>
<p><a href="pcravc.rvw"> Rising Anti-Virus Card hardware activity
monitor</a>
<p><a href="pcsafe.rvw"> Secure Access For the Enterprise operation
restriction</a>
<p><a href="pcsafwrd.rvw"> SafeWord Virus-Safe 1.12 change detection</a>
<p><a href="pcscan.rvw"> McAfee Associates scanner related antivirals</a>
<p><a href="pcsecgrd.rvw"> Security Guardian by Command Software</a>
<p><a href="pcsophos.rvw"> Sweep antiviral scanner</a>
<p><a href="pctbav.rvw"> Thunderbyte Utilities 5.01 - multilayered
antiviral</a>
<p><a href="pctbscan.rvw"> Thunderbyte Scan - antiviral scanner</a>
<p><a href="pcuntuch.rvw"> Untouchable - antiviral scanner and change
detector</a>
<p><a href="pcvaultp.rvw"> PC-Vault and PC-Vault Plus by Johnson Computer
Systems</a>
<p><a href="pcvc.rvw"> Victor Charlie 5.0 - change detector with
"bait"</a>
<p><a href="pcvcnwws.rvw"> Vaccine version 5.00 - activity monitor with other
layering</a>
<p><a href="pcvds.rvw"> Virus Defence System - change detection
emphasizing system areas</a>
<p><a href="pcvet.rvw"> VET - Australian scanner, resident and activity
monitor</a>
<p><a href="pcvirawy.rvw"> VirAway 1.46 - scanner</a>
<p><a href="pcvircid.rvw"> ViruCide Plus 2.41 - scanner and activity
monitor</a>
<p><a href="pcvirex.rvw"> Virex for the PC 2.9 - multilayered</a>
<p><a href="pcvirsaf.rvw"> ViruSafe 4.6 - multilayered</a>
<p><a href="pcvispy.rvw"> Vi-Spy 9.0 Professional - scanner and operation
restriction</a>
<p><a href="pcvrbstr.rvw"> Virus0Buster - Australian multilayered</a>
<p><a href="pcwdimmn.rvw"> Immunizer - hardware antiviral "concept"</a>
<p><a href="pcwdarmr.rvw"> Watchdog Armor hardware card by Fischer</a>
<p><a href="pcwtchdg.rvw"> Watchdog - PC multiuser security and antiviral</a>
<p><a href="vdintrvl.rvw"> "The Internet Revealed"</a>, Gregory
Giagnocavo/Tim McLain, 1995, 0-932577-24-5/-23-7/-22-9/-10-5, U$150.00
- disorganized and superficial look at email, search tools and the Web
<p><a href="vdsneakr.rvw"> "Sneakers"</a>, Universal Pictures, , - fictional,
but reasonably good portrayal of a "tiger team"
<p><a href="vdtekwar.rvw"> "Tekroids"</a>, , , - episode of Tekwar (with
"graphical" virus)
<p><a href="vdpcvirp.rvw"> "PC Virus: Understanding and Prevention"</a>,
Webster/Gwartney/Heuckendorf, 1992, 0-922264-01-5 - possibly useful,
but full of holes
<p><a name="shipaddr">Shipping address</a><br>
Publishers or authors wishing to have their books reviewed and added to the
list should have copies sent to Rob Slade at 3118 Baird Road, North Vancouver,
BC, Canada, V7K 2G6. Publishers shipping from outside of Canada are advised to
label the materials as samples per GST section 215(1), without value and not
subject to GST.
<p><a name="entrfrmt">Format of the listings</a><br>
The entry begins with an HTML paragraph start tag and the MS-DOS/CP/M 8.3
format (ffffffff.xxx) filename. (The filename may begin with "bk" for book,
"cs" for cassette, "vd" for video, or "am", "at", "mc", or "pc", for computer
software.) "The name of the book/product is contained within double quotes,
and may contain commas or other punctuation." (The filename and title are
enclosed in an HTML anchor tag.) There are at least three comma delimited
fields following the title, author name[/nth author], date, and ISBN. If these
items are not known, empty fields are delimited by commas. One further field
is optional: the price of the book. A short annotation of the work is set off
by " - " ([space][hyphen][space]). If an entry goes to more than one line,
additional lines are indented by whitespace. Entries for software list only
the filename with a title and description.
"My son, beware ... of the making of books there is no end, and much study is a
weariness of the flesh."
Ecclesiastes 12:12
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